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

Southwestern College
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Winfield, KS
 

Southwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,139enrollment
  • $27,337net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 900-1220SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,330enrollment
  • $8,081net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Tiffin University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,598enrollment
  • $24,516net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 870-1120SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

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  • 429enrollment
  • $8,234net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

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Coker College
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Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,263enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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William Carey University
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Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 5,448enrollment
  • $17,192net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 880-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

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Eastern Nazarene College
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E
Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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  • 458enrollment
  • $21,370net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 883-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

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Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,727enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bennett College for Women
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC

Bennett College for Women

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

900 Average SAT Score

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  • 195enrollment
  • $20,928net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 858-946SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.74Estimated Avg GPA

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Erskine College
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Due West, SC

Erskine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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  • 984enrollment
  • $21,982net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 920-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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Pacific Union College
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Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 938enrollment
  • $22,799net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Oakland City University
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Oakland City, IN
 

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

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  • 650enrollment
  • $12,268net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 850-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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  • 585enrollment
  • $20,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 845-1060SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
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Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,607enrollment
  • $17,121net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Saint Peter's University
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Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,673enrollment
  • $14,486net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Purdue University North Central Campus
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Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,060enrollment
  • $11,393net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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North Central University
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Minneapolis, MN

North Central University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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  • 984enrollment
  • $23,694net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1148SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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