Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 950?

With a 950 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for your score

Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 332 schools where submitting a 950 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students' average SAT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 950 SAT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 950 a good SAT score?

A score of 950 is pretty low. It places you in the bottom 31st percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well below average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. Since your score is on the lower end of the range, consider taking a test prep course and re-taking the SAT to see if you can do better.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 950 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 950 on the SAT converts to a 17 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What colleges can I get into?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 950 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Saint Johns University1070
Albion College1050
Bay Path College1060
Trinity International University1010
Millikin University1050
Augsburg College1060
Southern Illinois University Carbondale1060
Ursuline College1030
Roosevelt University1020
North Park University1030
Anderson University1060
SUNY College at Oneonta1020
McKendree University1070
Mount St. Mary's College1010
Western Illinois University990
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List of 950 SAT Colleges

Displaying 332 colleges where your 950 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 981 target schools (good chance), 1,446 reach (harder) schools and 1,101 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,349enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance77%
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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,745enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
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Admission Chance74%
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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,293enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance76%
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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,776enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 880-1040SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance57%
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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

990 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,634enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 910-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%
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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

950 Average SAT

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,072enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 844-1049SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%
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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

970 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,015enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 890-1040SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
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Admission Chance64%
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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 
University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 13,419enrollment
  • $15,749net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.22Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance73%
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Kean University
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Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1010 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,064enrollment
  • $17,401net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 920-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance71%
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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,020enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%
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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA
California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,497enrollment
  • $6,906net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%
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Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,488enrollment
  • $9,611net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
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Admission Chance53%
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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 8,018enrollment
  • $17,239net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%
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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA
California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,381enrollment
  • $8,882net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
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Admission Chance60%
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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX
Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,016enrollment
  • $15,181net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance46%
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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 10,651enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
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Admission Chance73%
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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,248enrollment
  • $13,794net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 870-1040SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Admission Chance75%
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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 8,078enrollment
  • $13,324net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.02Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance88%
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FAQs

Is a 950 a good SAT score?

A score of 950 is pretty low. The score puts you in the bottom 31st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 950 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 950 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 950 SAT score.

What percentile is 950 on the SAT?

A 950 ranks in the bottom 31st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 950 SAT?

A 950 converts to a 17 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 17 ACT score.