Eastern Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

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 46 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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Displaying 46 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 126 target schools (good chance), 471 reach (harder) schools and 222 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Dominican College of Blauvelt

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Orangeburg, NY

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,407enrollment
$23,747net price
89%acceptance rate
953-1178SAT range
-ACT range
3.09Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance82%

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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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

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Admission Chance78%

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

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Alfred, NY

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in New York

3,348enrollment
$17,262net price
82%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

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Admission Chance71%

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Keuka College

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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

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Admission Chance89%

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College

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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

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Admission Chance83%

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New England Institute of Technology

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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 Chance65%

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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

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Admission Chance78%

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Villa Maria College

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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

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Admission Chance82%

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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Standish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maine

1,478enrollment
$29,625net price
81%acceptance rate
960-1120SAT range
-ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

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Admission Chance69%

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Mount Aloysius College

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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

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Admission Chance79%

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