Colleges for a Low SAT Score

Getting into college with a low SAT score.

College admission test taking is stressful. Not everyone rocks their SAT test. A low score doesn't mean you can't get into college. We've prepared a list of all selective admission, four year colleges which are likely to accept students who scored in the lower fifty percentile on the SAT. Based on school admission history, an applicant with a lower than average SAT has a good chance to get into these 366 schools. Schools are listed in order from low SAT score to highest.
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Warner University
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Lake Wales, FL
 

Warner University

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

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  • 891enrollment
  • $21,471net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 840-1070SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,735enrollment
  • $19,755net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Wayland Baptist University
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Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,861enrollment
  • $20,222net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Husson University
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Bangor, Maine
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

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1050 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA

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Shorter University
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Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $16,692net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,911enrollment
  • $10,409net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 935-1175SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,796enrollment
  • $22,296net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,390enrollment
  • $21,720net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 935-1165SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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East Central University
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Ada, OK

East Central University

Public 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 3,200enrollment
  • $9,355net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 935-1055SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Johnson University
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Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 950enrollment
  • $20,713net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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CUNY New York City College of Technology
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Brooklyn, NY

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#29 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 13,767enrollment
  • $5,417net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 880-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Keystone College
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La Plume, PA
 

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,051enrollment
  • $21,461net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Madonna University
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Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,054enrollment
  • $18,583net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Howard Payne University
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Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

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  • 833enrollment
  • $25,768net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Bethel University
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B
McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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860 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,974enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 625-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,553net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,185enrollment
  • $16,455net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 9,246enrollment
  • $17,665net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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