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 366 schools. Schools are listed in order from low SAT score to highest.
Low SAT Public Private 4 year

366 results nationwide

Western Oregon University
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Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 3,857enrollment
  • $15,249net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 868-1108SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Texas A&M International University
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Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,536enrollment
  • $3,833net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#57 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,202enrollment
  • $21,844net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 920-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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  • 767enrollment
  • $22,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 9,013enrollment
  • $15,931net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,759enrollment
  • $12,054net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,545enrollment
  • $21,347net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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  • 708enrollment
  • $15,845net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 880-1145SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

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Anderson University
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Anderson, IN

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,255enrollment
  • $21,914net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $23,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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University of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,101enrollment
  • $17,253net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 6,889enrollment
  • $15,144net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,711enrollment
  • $30,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,804enrollment
  • $14,621net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 890-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Coppin State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,101enrollment
  • $7,684net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,997enrollment
  • $17,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,768enrollment
  • $6,923net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

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