1210 SAT Score: Popular Colleges You Can Get Into

Michigan State and Texas A&M are the kind of well-known public universities that already line up with a 1210 SAT. You're around the 82nd percentile, and about 1,490 colleges fit this score. That's a strong score, and you have plenty of realistic options without needing a perfect next test.

How 1210 SAT Compares Nationally

  • Percentile: 79th - higher than about 79% of recent test-takers.
  • National average: Above 1050 - you're above the typical score.
  • ACT equivalent: ~25 composite (College Board/ACT concordance).
  • College options: Competitive at 1,490 schools (639 target, 101 reach, 750 safety).

Is a 1210 SAT Score Good?

Yes, a 1210 SAT is a good score for a lot of recognizable universities. It overlaps the middle 50% at Baylor (1200-1400) and UCF (1200-1350). At Purdue (1200-1480) and the University of Washington (1200-1453), you are at the low end of the range, which is still a realistic match.

Some popular names sit higher. Penn State's middle 50% starts at 1240, and Florida State's starts at 1270, so 1210 is below those bands. Those schools stay possible, just tougher to get into.

Readers also weigh your GPA, essays, activities, and recommendations, not only this SAT number. You already have solid options here. A retake is worth considering only if you are aiming at those higher-range publics.

Colleges You Can Get Into with a 1210 SAT

Arizona State (1100-1320) and San Diego State (1090-1300) already have 1210 inside their usual SAT ranges, and Alabama looks similar. Clemson and UT Austin post higher middle 50% numbers, so they are harder to get into with this score. The tables group schools by how comfortable that match is.

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Here your 1210 is inside or near the middle 50%, so you have a good shot. Tennessee (1200-1370) and Arizona State (1100-1320) are matches where this score looks typical.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Tempe, AZ

 1100-1320 1210 90% Medium

East Lansing, MI

 1180-1360 1270 85% Medium

Tuscaloosa, AL

 1170-1400 1285 77% Medium

Orlando, FL

 1200-1350 1275 40% Medium

San Diego, CA

 1090-1300 1195 36% Medium

Waco, TX

 1200-1400 1300 51% Medium

Seattle, WA

 1200-1453 1326 39% Medium

Knoxville, TN

 1200-1370 1285 42% Medium

Lexington, KY

 1070-1290 1180 93% Medium

West Lafayette, IN

 1200-1480 1340 50% Medium

College Station, TX

 1150-1400 1275 57% Medium

Greenville, NC

 1070-1240 1155 89% Medium
View all 639 target colleges

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

These colleges want higher SAT scores, or they simply admit fewer students. Ohio State (1310-1480) and Virginia Tech (1280-1450) both start their middle 50% well above 1210, so they stay possible but tougher.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Gainesville, FL

 1320-1480 1400 24% Low

Austin, TX

 1250-1510 1380 27% Low

Los Angeles, CA

 1300-1530 1415 9% Low

Tallahassee, FL

 1270-1410 1340 24% Low

Clemson, SC

 1240-1410 1325 38% Low

Coral Gables, FL

 1320-1480 1400 19% Low

Athens, GA

 1270-1480 1375 38% Low

University Park, PA

 1240-1420 1330 61% Low

Blacksburg, VA

 1280-1450 1365 55% Low

Auburn, AL

 1260-1390 1325 46% Low

Columbus, OH

 1310-1480 1395 61% Low

Irvine, CA

 1230-1430 1330 29% Low
View all 101 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Your 1210 clears the middle 50% at these schools by a wide margin, so the odds look strong. Texas State (980-1200) and Georgia Southern (986-1133) are backups where this score stands out.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

San Marcos, TX

 980-1200 1090 89% High

San Francisco, CA

 930-1130 1030 96% High

Allendale, MI

 940-1190 1065 83% High

Los Angeles, CA

 870-1060 965 91% High

Fullerton, CA

 1000-1180 1090 91% High

Sacramento, CA

 930-1130 1030 94% High

Atlanta, GA

 880-1120 1000 64% High

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% High

Statesboro, GA

 986-1133 1059 88% High

Memphis, TN

 915-1180 1047 72% High

Montgomery, AL

 749-967 858 98% High

Huntsville, TX

 930-1120 1025 90% High
View all 750 safety colleges

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Should you retake the SAT if you have a 1210?

You do not need to retake the SAT just because you scored 1210. This score already fits a long list of selective public universities and private colleges. Another date mainly helps if you want a better shot at schools whose middle 50% starts in the mid-1200s or higher.

Pros of retaking Cons of retaking
May move you closer to selective flagship ranges Time away from grades and activities
Could help at schools just above 1210 A higher score is not guaranteed

Serious prep often raises an SAT score by about 50-100 points, which would land you around 1260 to 1310. Focus on the section that held you back, then take a few timed practice tests and review every miss. Short, targeted work beats rereading the whole book.

You can apply with 1210 if your favorite schools already fit, or get ready for another test if those higher-range publics are the priority.

1210 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1210 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1150 23
1170 24
1190 24
1210 25
1230 26
1250 26
1270 27

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 1210 SAT places you in about the 79th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 79% of recent test-takers.

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Published: August 19, 2026