Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 970 SAT score?

970 SAT Score, 34% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 970 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 383 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 970 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 970 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 970. It situates you in the bottom 34th 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 970 score represents 61% of the total possible points. If a 970 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 970

Let's examine how a 970 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 970 is 97 points (9%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 970 is 84 points (8%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 970 is 142 points (13%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 970 is 36 points (4%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 970 is 3 points (0%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 970 is 269 points (22%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 970 is 20 points (2%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 970 is 43 points (5%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 970 is 146 points (13%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 970 is 90 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 970 SAT score?

A 970 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 970 SAT score?

Scoring a 970 on the SAT places you in the 34th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 34% 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 578,000 students with only 1,122,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 970?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.


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List of 970 SAT Colleges

Displaying 383 colleges where your 970 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 1,101 target schools (good chance), 1,482 reach (harder) schools and 1,194 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,513enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance91%

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,498enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,055enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 860-1053SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due May 1

Morgan State University
M
HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Nov 1

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,964enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 839-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Mar 1

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,612enrollment
  • $13,904net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,524enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Apr 30

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,702enrollment
  • $16,109net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 12,687enrollment
  • $15,749net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jul 15

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 970 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due May 31

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,300enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due May 1

California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,047enrollment
  • $6,906net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 1

Azusa Pacific University
A
Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 8,126enrollment
  • $31,367net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 966-1266SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jun 1

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,385enrollment
  • $9,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT

Applications Due Jul 15

University of Northern Colorado
N
Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 10,348enrollment
  • $16,510net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 27

Radford University
R
Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 8,998enrollment
  • $15,747net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 1

Sonoma State University
S
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,371enrollment
  • $17,239net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 970 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 31

FAQs

Is a 970 a good SAT score?

You can probably do better than a score of 970. The score puts you in the bottom 34th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 970 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 970 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 970 SAT score.

What percentile is 970 on the SAT?

A 970 ranks in the bottom 34th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 970 SAT?

A 970 converts to a 18 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 18 ACT score.