Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 950 SAT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 304 schools where submitting a 950 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 950 SAT score. 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 are the best colleges can I get into with a 950?

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
Dominican University1040
Albion College1050
St Catherine University1050
Saint Vincent College1080
Southern Illinois University Carbondale1050
Simpson College1090
Northern Illinois University1060
Central Connecticut State University1070
Marietta College1070
Roosevelt University990
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville1040
Gallaudet University960
University of St Francis1050
Dallas Baptist University1070
University of La Verne1020
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Displaying 304 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 867 target schools (good chance), 1,590 reach (harder) schools and 1,188 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI
Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,340enrollment
  • $15,342net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
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Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Troy University
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Troy, AL
Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,901enrollment
  • $13,257net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 935-1150SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Mar 30

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Saint Leo University
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Saint Leo, FL
Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Composite

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,523enrollment
  • $19,818net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Composite

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#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 6,044enrollment
  • $10,260net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance73%

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD
Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,308enrollment
  • $14,322net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1020SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA
University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

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#24 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,201enrollment
  • $30,061net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 905-1135SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Metropolitan State College of Denver
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Denver, CO
Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 17,678enrollment
  • $13,563net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jul 19

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Delaware State University
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HBCU
Dover, DE
Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,200enrollment
  • $14,464net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,176enrollment
  • $16,441net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC
 
Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

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#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,748enrollment
  • $7,016net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,361enrollment
  • $12,638net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance77%

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL
Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

 

#17 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,624enrollment
  • $17,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-990SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT

Applications Due May 30

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Colorado Mesa University
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Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,907enrollment
  • $15,327net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 948-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due May 1

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL
Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,366enrollment
  • $8,637net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due May 1

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY
Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 2,279enrollment
  • $7,254net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance64%

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX
Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

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#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,826enrollment
  • $12,420net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jun 11

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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX
Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Composite

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#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,797enrollment
  • $10,094net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance93%

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $17,938net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 853-1073SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance37%

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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.