New England Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

960 SAT Score, 32% Percentile

These New England 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 11 New England 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 New England 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 11 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 30 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 87 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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

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

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

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%

University of Bridgeport
B
Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,563enrollment
  • $24,613net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Husson University
H
Bangor, Maine
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

 

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • $32,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M
North Adams, MA
 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 994enrollment
  • $14,780net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Castleton State College
C
Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Vermont

  • 2,369enrollment
  • $17,528net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 958-1158SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Eastern Nazarene College
E
Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 647enrollment
  • $22,015net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 960-1315SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance48%

New England Institute of Technology
N
Warwick, RI
 

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 1,907enrollment
  • $33,681net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 873-1232SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance60%