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.
Low SAT Public Private 4 year

366 results nationwide

New Mexico State University Main Campus
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Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in New Mexico

  • 14,779enrollment
  • $8,353net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 885-1110SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,180enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 928-1145SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Lubbock Christian University
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Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,589enrollment
  • $25,351net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 2,348enrollment
  • $14,203net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 890-1125SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Wesleyan College
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Macon, GA
 

Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

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  • 641enrollment
  • $15,621net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 876-943SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,136enrollment
  • $16,929net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $27,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Wright State University Lake Campus
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Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

840 Average SAT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,398enrollment
  • $12,039net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Defiance College
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Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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  • 511enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

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890 Average SAT Score

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  • 617enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $19,908net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 886-1135SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Olivet College
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Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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  • 973enrollment
  • $23,533net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lewis Clark State College
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Lewiston, ID
 

Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 3,706enrollment
  • $12,508net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 850-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,173enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Carlow University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#54 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,310enrollment
  • $20,561net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Texas A&M University Texarkana
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Texarkana, TX

Texas A&M University Texarkana

Public 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

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  • 2,109enrollment
  • $13,320net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Hiram College
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Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,200enrollment
  • $22,961net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

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