Midwestern Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1160 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1160 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 180 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1160 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 1160 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1160 is a good score. It situates you in the top 69th 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 1160 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 1160 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 1160

Let's examine how a 1160 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1160 is 93 points (9%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1160 is 106 points (10%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1160 is 48 points (4%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1160 is 226 points (24%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1160 is 193 points (20%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1160 is 79 points (6%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1160 is 210 points (22%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1160 is 233 points (25%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1160 is 44 points (4%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1160 is 100 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1160 SAT score?

A 1160 on the SAT translates to a 24 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 1160 SAT score?

Scoring a 1160 on the SAT places you in the 69th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 69% 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 1,173,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 527,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 180 colleges where your 1160 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 564 target schools (good chance), 72 reach (harder) schools and 501 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

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1180 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,309enrollment
  • $20,032net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance72%

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance64%

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Ripon College
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Ripon, WI

Ripon College

Private 4 Year

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1050 Average SAT Score

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  • 766enrollment
  • $21,999net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

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1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $8,837net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1210 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA
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Admission Chance60%

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Huntington University
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Huntington, IN
 

Huntington University

Private 4 Year

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1090 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $20,066net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance84%

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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1090 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $18,605net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance94%

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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1160 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance93%

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,169enrollment
  • $23,303net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1218SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%

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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Winona Lake, IN
 

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,065enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Augustana College
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Rock Island, IL

Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $24,660net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance65%

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,255enrollment
  • $20,059net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance68%

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Cleary University
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Ann Arbor, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 891enrollment
  • $27,209net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Indiana University Kokomo
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Kokomo, IN

Indiana University Kokomo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 2,846enrollment
  • $6,648net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
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Admission Chance91%

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The College of Saint Scholastica
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Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica

Private 4 Year

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1210 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,207enrollment
  • $24,578net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1160 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 15

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