Eastern Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 950 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 950 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 36 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 950 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Eastern colleges

Is a 950 SAT bad?

A score of 950 is pretty low. It situates you in the bottom 31st percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your well below average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 950 score represents 59% of the total possible points. If a 950 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 950

Let's examine how a 950 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 950 is 117 points (11%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 950 is 104 points (10%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 950 is 162 points (15%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 950 is 16 points (2%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 950 is 17 points (2%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 950 is 289 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 950 is 0 points (0%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 950 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 950 is 166 points (15%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 950 is 110 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 950 SAT score?

A 950 on the SAT translates to a 17 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 950 SAT score?

Scoring a 950 on the SAT places you in the 31st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 31% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 527,000 students with only 1,173,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 36 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 102 target schools (good chance), 471 reach (harder) schools and 222 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Neumann University

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Aston, PA

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,155enrollment
$28,707net price
85%acceptance rate
905-1085SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Felician College

F

Lodi, NJ

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

2,148enrollment
$15,743net price
89%acceptance rate
893-1108SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.05Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Bridgeport

B

Bridgeport, CT

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University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

3,988enrollment
$28,470net price
82%acceptance rate
935-1160SAT range
-ACT range
3.04Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance72%

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Nyack College

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Nyack, NY

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Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,595enrollment
$22,184net price
100%acceptance rate
848-1093SAT range
18-24ACT range
2.76Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Applications Due Aug 31

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Husson University

H

Bangor, Maine

Husson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

3,103enrollment
$19,068net price
77%acceptance rate
940-1160SAT range
17-21ACT range
3.06Estimated Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance65%

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Keystone College

K

La Plume, PA

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,131enrollment
$15,559net price
81%acceptance rate
885-1160SAT range
-ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance75%

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Indiana, PA

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

8,816enrollment
$20,205net price
92%acceptance rate
940-1150SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance87%

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Holy Family University

H

Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,912enrollment
$12,379net price
77%acceptance rate
852-1092SAT range
-ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance75%

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Carlow University

C

Pittsburgh, PA

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Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,104enrollment
$17,437net price
93%acceptance rate
850-1100SAT range
-ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance92%

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Hilbert College

H

Hamburg, NY

Hilbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

877enrollment
$16,930net price
95%acceptance rate
898-1113SAT range
-ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

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Admission Chance93%

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Medaille College

M

Buffalo, NY

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#57 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,727enrollment
$14,992net price
69%acceptance rate
930-1140SAT range
17-21ACT range
3.14Estimated Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

F

Teaneck, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

7,285enrollment
$16,030net price
84%acceptance rate
908-1180SAT range
20-23ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Keuka College

K

Keuka Park, NY

Keuka College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#55 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,250enrollment
$28,397net price
93%acceptance rate
940-1133SAT range
16-19ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College

S

Sparkill, NY

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,033enrollment
$21,745net price
89%acceptance rate
920-1270SAT range
-ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 1

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New England Institute of Technology

N

Warwick, RI

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

1,895enrollment
$33,437net price
74%acceptance rate
920-1140SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance64%

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Cobleskill, NY

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Public Universities in New York

1,783enrollment
$17,602net price
84%acceptance rate
910-1150SAT range
17-26ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Villa Maria College

V

Buffalo, NY

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

465enrollment
$14,576net price
78%acceptance rate
730-1050SAT range
-ACT range
2.87Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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Mount Aloysius College

M

Cresson, PA

Mount Aloysius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#57 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,752enrollment
$20,564net price
86%acceptance rate
940-1110SAT range
-ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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