Southern Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 960 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 179 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 960 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 Southern colleges

Is a 960 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 960. It situates you in the bottom 32nd percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your below 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 960 score represents 60% of the total possible points. If a 960 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 960

Let's examine how a 960 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 960 is 107 points (10%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 960 is 94 points (9%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 960 is 152 points (14%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 960 is 26 points (3%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 960 is 7 points (1%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 960 is 279 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 960 is 10 points (1%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 960 is 33 points (4%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 960 is 156 points (14%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 960 is 100 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 960 SAT score?

A 960 on the SAT translates to a 18 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 960 SAT score?

Scoring a 960 on the SAT places you in the 32nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 32% 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 544,000 students with only 1,156,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 960 SAT Colleges

Displaying 179 colleges where your 960 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 516 target schools (good chance), 582 reach (harder) schools and 474 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

 

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

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940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance51%

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,532enrollment
  • $26,539net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 858-1105SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Durant, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 5,479enrollment
  • $10,004net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%

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Virginia Intermont College
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Bristol, Virginia
 

Virginia Intermont College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 549enrollment
  • $24,154net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,498enrollment
  • $10,794net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
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Admission Chance44%

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Thomas University
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Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $12,557net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance36%

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance45%

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Bacone College
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Muskogee, OK
 

Bacone College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $17,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 938-1033SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.83Estimated Avg GPA
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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance43%

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,852enrollment
  • $10,448net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 830-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
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Admission Chance57%

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Bartlesville, OK
 

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 848enrollment
  • $27,590net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 930-1100SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
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Admission Chance42%

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Wheeling Jesuit University
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Wheeling, WV
 

Wheeling Jesuit University

Private 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 749enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance60%

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Chickasha, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 825enrollment
  • $8,390net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 923-1138SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Sep 2

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
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Admission Chance71%

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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
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Moore, OK
 

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 281enrollment
  • $20,952net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 846-1033SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
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