Colleges for a Low SAT Score

Getting into college with a low SAT score.

College admission test taking is stressful. Not everyone rocks their SAT test. A low score doesn't mean you can't get into college. We've prepared a list of all selective admission, four year colleges which are likely to accept students who scored in the lower fifty percentile on the SAT. Based on school admission history, an applicant with a lower than average SAT has a good chance to get into these 324 schools. Schools are listed in order from low SAT score to highest.


324 results nationwide

Southern University and A & M College
S
HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Composite

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,400enrollment
  • $16,518net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 840-1015SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
M
HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,384enrollment
  • $15,633net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Life Pacific College
L
San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Composite

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  • 551enrollment
  • $21,444net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Webber International University
W
Babson Park, FL
 

Webber International University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

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  • 812enrollment
  • $27,398net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 853-1060SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

Austin Peay State University
A
Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,609enrollment
  • $14,967net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 918-1188SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

Texas A & M University Kingsville
T
Kingsville, TX

Texas A & M University Kingsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Composite

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#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 6,405enrollment
  • $13,466net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Elizabeth City State University
E
HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,054enrollment
  • $3,270net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 860-1070SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

SUNY College at Oneonta
O
Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

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#22 Best Public Universities in New York

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

California State University San Bernardino
C
San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Composite

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#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,514enrollment
  • $8,492net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,165enrollment
  • $17,563net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Lander University
L
Greenwood, SC

Lander University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,825enrollment
  • $15,541net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Johnson C Smith University
J
HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,166enrollment
  • $20,468net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 800-980SAT range
  • 13-18ACT range
  • 2.48Avg GPA

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
S
Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 13,010enrollment
  • $14,506net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

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#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

Applications Due Mar 15

Texas A & M University Commerce
T
Commerce, TX

Texas A & M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

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#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,504enrollment
  • $12,853net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Reinhardt University
R
Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $22,645net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Composite

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#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,270enrollment
  • $16,384net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 822-1040SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Morrisville State College
M
Morrisville, NY
 

Morrisville State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

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#28 Best Public Universities in New York

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

Applications Due Aug 15