Midwestern Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 98 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 98 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 288 target schools (good chance), 387 reach (harder) schools and 339 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Purdue University North Central Campus

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Westville, IN

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

6,092enrollment
$7,832net price
50%acceptance rate
950-1130SAT range
19-23ACT range
3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance36%

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North Central University

N

Minneapolis, MN

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North Central University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

992enrollment
$23,374net price
91%acceptance rate
950-1148SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Wilmington College

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Wilmington, OH

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,046enrollment
$24,528net price
88%acceptance rate
850-1010SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Cleary University

C

Ann Arbor, MI

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

891enrollment
$27,209net price
68%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
18-19ACT range
3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Blackburn College

B

Carlinville, IL

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Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

382enrollment
$21,575net price
64%acceptance rate
888-1125SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Admission Chance58%

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Missouri Southern State University

M

Joplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

4,144enrollment
$10,061net price
99%acceptance rate
960-1220SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance98%

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Southwest Baptist University

S

Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

2,386enrollment
$18,926net price
100%acceptance rate
928-1148SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Trinity International University

T

Deerfield, IL

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,242enrollment
$16,703net price
91%acceptance rate
925-1106SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance87%

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Midland University

M

Fremont, NE

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Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

1,615enrollment
$22,377net price
65%acceptance rate
950-1210SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance51%

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Marian University

M

Fond Du Lac, WI

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,340enrollment
$25,394net price
72%acceptance rate
800-1080SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance74%

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Buena Vista University

B

Storm Lake, IA

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Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,973enrollment
$19,204net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
20-24ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance68%

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Rockford University

R

Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

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Admission Chance55%

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Presentation College

P

Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

615enrollment
$27,553net price
76%acceptance rate
840-1130SAT range
19-22ACT range
3.07Avg GPA

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Admission Chance74%

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Judson University

J

Elgin, IL

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Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

973enrollment
$19,268net price
58%acceptance rate
910-1140SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

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Admission Chance49%

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Trinity Christian College

T

Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

908enrollment
$18,822net price
71%acceptance rate
910-1110SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

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Admission Chance64%

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Clarke University

C

Dubuque, IA

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

965enrollment
$27,275net price
85%acceptance rate
920-1160SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Simpson College

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Indianola, IA

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Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

1,151enrollment
$23,185net price
89%acceptance rate
890-1280SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 15

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William Penn University

W

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,473enrollment
$20,922net price
58%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 960 SAT

Admission Chance57%

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