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 345 schools. Schools are listed in order from low SAT score to highest.


345 results nationwide

College of Coastal Georgia
C
Brunswick, GA

College of Coastal Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,147enrollment
  • $12,117net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
L
HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,824enrollment
  • $15,502net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,320enrollment
  • $16,959net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT 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 Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $12,020net 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 Score

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  • 500enrollment
  • $22,395net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Belmont Abbey College
B
Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $23,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Webber International University
W
Babson Park, FL
 

Webber International University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,133enrollment
  • $27,995net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 853-1060SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
S
Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,221enrollment
  • $17,873net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Elizabeth City State University
E
HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,149enrollment
  • $4,120net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

California State University San Bernardino
C
San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

Johnson C Smith University
J
HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,093enrollment
  • $20,045net price
  • 25%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

1050 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,519enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT 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 Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT 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

1030 Average SAT Score

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#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,306enrollment
  • $13,025net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 913-1150SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Reinhardt University
R
Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,141enrollment
  • $26,845net price
  • 62%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

920 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

SUNY Morrisville
S
Morrisville, NY
 

SUNY Morrisville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

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#30 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,803enrollment
  • $16,070net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Virginia Union University
V
HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

900 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA