1310 SAT Score: Popular Colleges You Can Get Into

You're in a good spot with a 1310 SAT. That's the 92nd percentile, and it lines up with well-known publics like Clemson and Virginia Tech. Roughly 1,500 colleges are competitive at this score, so you have plenty of solid options.

How 1310 SAT Compares Nationally

  • Percentile: 91st - higher than about 91% of recent test-takers.
  • National average: Above 1050 - you're above the typical score.
  • ACT equivalent: ~28 composite (College Board/ACT concordance).
  • College options: Competitive at 1,524 schools (389 target, 55 reach, 1,080 safety).

Is a 1310 SAT Score Good?

Yes, a 1310 SAT is a strong score for a lot of well-known colleges. Florida State's middle 50% runs 1270-1410 and Auburn's is 1260-1390, so you're right in range at both. UCLA is a different story: your score overlaps the low end of their 1300-1530 band, but the low admit rate keeps it a reach.

UT Austin (1250-1510) and Penn State (1240-1420) also fit a 1310 as targets. You're not at the top of those ranges, but you're comfortably inside them. That kind of match usually means a good shot.

Colleges still weigh your GPA, essays, activities, and recommendations alongside the SAT. Those pieces can matter as much as a small score bump, especially when you are aiming at a tougher school.

Colleges You Can Get Into with a 1310 SAT

UGA's middle 50% is 1270-1480 and Michigan State's is 1180-1360, so a 1310 fits both. Arizona State is an even more comfortable match, while UCLA (1300-1530) stays a reach because it is so selective. The groups below sort schools into harder admits, good-fit matches, and likely backups.

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

The University of Alabama and UCF both have middle 50% ranges that include a 1310. You're in a good-shot zone at schools like these if the rest of your application is solid.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Austin, TX

 1250-1510 1380 27% Medium

Tallahassee, FL

 1270-1410 1340 24% Medium

Clemson, SC

 1240-1410 1325 38% Medium

Tempe, AZ

 1100-1320 1210 90% Medium

Athens, GA

 1270-1480 1375 38% Medium

University Park, PA

 1240-1420 1330 61% Medium

Blacksburg, VA

 1280-1450 1365 55% 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

Auburn, AL

 1260-1390 1325 46% Medium
View all 389 target colleges

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

The University of Florida's middle 50% starts at 1320, just above your 1310. UCLA overlaps at the low end (1300-1530) but remains a reach because so few applicants get in.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Gainesville, FL

 1320-1480 1400 24% Low

Ann Arbor, MI

 1360-1530 1445 16% Low

Los Angeles, CA

 1300-1530 1415 9% Low

Coral Gables, FL

 1320-1480 1400 19% Low

Chapel Hill, NC

 1390-1530 1460 15% Low

Boston, MA

 1420-1530 1475 11% Low

College Park, MD

 1400-1530 1465 45% Low

Madison, WI

 1380-1520 1450 45% Low

Villanova, PA

 1395-1510 1452 27% Low

Berkeley, CA

 1310-1530 1420 11% Low

Charlottesville, VA

 1410-1540 1475 17% Low

Washington, DC

 1390-1550 1470 13% Low
View all 55 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Texas Tech and Washington State post middle 50% ranges well below 1310. You sit clearly above those bands, so the odds look strong, and there are more than a thousand schools in this safer group.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Lexington, KY

 1070-1290 1180 93% High

Greenville, NC

 1070-1240 1155 89% High

Honolulu, HI

 1081-1293 1187 87% High

San Marcos, TX

 980-1200 1090 89% High

Lubbock, TX

 1090-1280 1185 73% High

Atlanta, GA

 940-1180 1060 55% High

San Jose, CA

 1010-1240 1125 85% High

Boone, NC

 1120-1280 1200 90% High

Fort Collins, CO

 1080-1290 1185 89% High

Boca Raton, FL

 1040-1200 1120 66% High

San Francisco, CA

 930-1130 1030 96% High

Pullman, WA

 1020-1210 1115 87% High
View all 1,080 safety colleges

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Should you retake the SAT if you have a 1310?

You do not need another SAT date just to have options. A 1310 already matches a long list of selective publics. Consider a retake only if you want a better shot at highly selective reaches and think you can pick up real points.

Pros of retaking Cons of retaking
May open more selective targets Time away from grades and activities
Could lift you inside a school's SAT range Score gains are not guaranteed
Useful if practice tests already run higher Another test date adds prep stress

With focused prep, many students gain about 50-100 SAT points. Drill the section that pulled your 1310 down, take a few timed practice tests, and review every miss. Official practice or a short tutoring stretch can help if you keep missing the same question types.

If your mix of colleges already feels right, apply with the 1310; if you want more room at the toughest schools, set a test date and prep with a plan.

1310 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1310 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1250 26
1270 27
1290 27
1310 28
1330 29
1350 29
1370 30

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

Frequently Asked Questions

A 1310 SAT places you in about the 91st percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 91% of recent test-takers.

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Published: August 19, 2026