If you've achieved a score of 1150 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 744 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1150 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
Yes, with score of 1150 you're in about the top third. It situates you in the top 68th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your above 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 1150 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 1150 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.
Let's examine how a 1150 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups
A 1150 on the SAT translates to a 23 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.
Scoring a 1150 on the SAT places you in the 68th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 68% 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 1,156,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 544,000 test takers achieving a higher score.
744 results nationwide
Displaying 744 colleges where your 1150 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 2,331 target schools (good chance), 456 reach (harder) schools and 1,926 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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Yes, with score of 1150 you're in about the top third. The score puts you in the top 68th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1150 SAT score.
Arizona State University, The University of Alabama and San Diego State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1150 SAT score.
A 1150 ranks in the top 68th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.
A 1150 converts to a 23 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 23 ACT score.