Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 960 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 372 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 960 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 960 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 960. It situates you in the bottom 32nd percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 960 score represents 60% of the total possible points. If a 960 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 960

Let's examine how a 960 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 960 is 107 points (10%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 960 is 94 points (9%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 960 is 152 points (14%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 960 is 26 points (3%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 960 is 7 points (1%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 960 is 279 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 960 is 10 points (1%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 960 is 33 points (4%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 960 is 156 points (14%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 960 is 100 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 960 SAT score?

A 960 on the SAT translates to a 18 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 960 SAT score?

Scoring a 960 on the SAT places you in the 32nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 32% 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 544,000 students with only 1,156,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 372 colleges where your 960 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 1,065 target schools (good chance), 1,656 reach (harder) schools and 1,344 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance46%

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
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Admission Chance90%

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CUNY Lehman College
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Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College

Public 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 13,015enrollment
  • $4,974net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1080SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance39%

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,143enrollment
  • $17,278net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Texas A & M International University
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Laredo, TX

Texas A & M International University

Public 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

 

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $5,383net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance40%

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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

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1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $25,558net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Sep 15

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,821enrollment
  • $24,870net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance57%

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance80%

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Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance85%

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance79%

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University of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,288enrollment
  • $18,122net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

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970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance98%

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,857enrollment
  • $13,380net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance61%

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

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1080 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance98%

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Coppin State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,562net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance47%

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,242enrollment
  • $17,001net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance87%

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
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Admission Chance62%

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FAQs

Is a 960 a good SAT score?

You can probably do better than a score of 960. The score puts you in the bottom 32nd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 960 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 960 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, Grand Valley State University and California State University Los Angeles are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 960 SAT score.

What percentile is 960 on the SAT?

A 960 ranks in the bottom 32nd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 960 SAT?

A 960 converts to a 18 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 18 ACT score.