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

Tabor College
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Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

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  • 664enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 830-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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Boise Bible College
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Boise, ID

Boise Bible College

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 103enrollment
  • $14,639net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 920-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Olathe, KS
 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,539enrollment
  • $29,992net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 928-1118SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Montgomery, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 1,448enrollment
  • $11,015net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bethel College North Newton
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North Newton, KS

Bethel College North Newton

Private 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

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  • 502enrollment
  • $24,879net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 860-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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The University of Montana Western
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Dillon, MT
 

The University of Montana Western

Public 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,458enrollment
  • $15,726net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $20,897net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Great Falls
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Great Falls, MT
 

University of Great Falls

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

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  • 677enrollment
  • $21,175net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 845-1135SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Emmaus Bible College
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Dubuque, IA
 

Emmaus Bible College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

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  • 197enrollment
  • $14,393net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1060SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Oak Hills Christian College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

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940 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $24,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Maria College of Albany
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Albany, NY
 

Maria College of Albany

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

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  • 752enrollment
  • $17,290net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 965-1095SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

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  • 244enrollment
  • $20,462net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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VanderCook College of Music
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Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

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  • 340enrollment
  • $16,601net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 890-1160SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Ankeny, IA
 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 586enrollment
  • $18,288net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 940-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

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950 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,337enrollment
  • $10,833net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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