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

Bethany College
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Bethany, WV
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 671enrollment
  • $16,844net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,521enrollment
  • $16,873net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Brescia University
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Owensboro, KY
 

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 638enrollment
  • $15,087net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 920-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

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Kuyper College
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

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1050 Average SAT Score

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  • 153enrollment
  • $27,708net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 935-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

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  • 177enrollment
  • $26,793net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

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  • 182enrollment
  • $25,502net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Alice Lloyd College
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Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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  • 553enrollment
  • $18,066net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 262enrollment
  • $12,860net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Southwestern Adventist University
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Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 817enrollment
  • $20,198net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Saint Josephs College
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Rensselaer, IN
 

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $15,836net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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Kentucky Christian University
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Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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  • 541enrollment
  • $22,209net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 900-1040SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Mount Aloysius College
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Cresson, PA
 

Mount Aloysius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#58 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,967enrollment
  • $20,570net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 900-1105SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Mount Mary College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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Mercy College of Ohio
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Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,150enrollment
  • $15,705net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 550enrollment
  • $16,672net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 925-1145SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Methodist College of Nursing
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Peoria, IL
 

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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  • 391enrollment
  • $35,461net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 800-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 23

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Saint Mary of the Woods College
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Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
 

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,227enrollment
  • $18,470net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 875-1070SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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