Eastern Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

960 SAT Score, 32% Percentile

These Eastern 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 39 Eastern 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 Eastern 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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List of 960 SAT Colleges

Displaying 39 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 108 target schools (good chance), 372 reach (harder) schools and 270 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,759enrollment
  • $17,401net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 15

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,653enrollment
  • $16,017net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Aug 26

SUNY College at Buffalo
B
Buffalo, NY

SUNY College at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#26 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 7,173enrollment
  • $13,400net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.84Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Bloomfield College
B
Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,300enrollment
  • $19,101net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 817-1064SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

California University of Pennsylvania
C
California, PA

California University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,509enrollment
  • $19,116net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 22

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
L
HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Composite

 

#17 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,916enrollment
  • $17,405net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 890-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

SUNY College at Oneonta
O
Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $16,635net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 910-1121SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 6,331enrollment
  • $10,557net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Mar 15

Morrisville State College
M
Morrisville, NY
 

Morrisville State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#28 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,198net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 15

CUNY Lehman College
L
Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,392enrollment
  • $3,913net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 960-1080SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance42%

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
E
East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,129enrollment
  • $18,500net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Apr 1

Mercy College
M
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#50 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,772enrollment
  • $15,721net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 910-1190SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance80%

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,244enrollment
  • $20,876net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Sep 7

New Jersey City University
N
Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,918enrollment
  • $14,029net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Chestnut Hill College
C
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#48 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,505enrollment
  • $24,892net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,367enrollment
  • $25,227net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance74%

CUNY York College
Y
Jamaica, NY

CUNY York College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#29 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 7,027enrollment
  • $5,228net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 870-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

Neumann University
N
Aston, PA
 

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#46 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,212enrollment
  • $29,471net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 905-1085SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 15