What colleges can I get into with a 1349 SAT score?

A 1349 SAT score (around the 79th percentile) makes you competitive at many four-year universities. Your options include safety, match, and reach schools based on each college's admitted student SAT ranges.

Is a 1349 SAT score good?

A 1349 SAT score is in the around the 79th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than 79% of test-takers. This is considered a strong score.

How can I improve from a 1349 SAT score?

To improve from 1349, focus on your weakest skill areas with targeted practice, take timed practice tests regularly, and use tools like SAT Ace for instant feedback and AI-powered explanations.

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Colleges for a 1349 SAT Score

A 1349 SAT score falls around the around the 79th percentile nationally. We found 1000 colleges that match this score — including 880 safety, 50 match, and 70 reach schools.

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Test-Optional Note: Many colleges no longer require SAT/ACT scores. If you apply test-optional, GPA, essays, and extracurriculars carry more weight. Use our personalized match tool for a complete picture.

Recommended Colleges for 1349 SAT

Safety Schools(880 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH	—	96%	Safety	95%
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	—	90%	Safety	95%
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA	—	99%	Safety	95%
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg, ID	1090	97%	Safety	95%
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ	1265	86%	Safety	95%
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	1240	84%	Safety	95%
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA	—	87%	Safety	95%
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN	1280	80%	Safety	95%
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX	1095	89%	Safety	95%
University of North TexasDenton, TX	1115	72%	Safety	95%
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX	1195	71%	Safety	95%
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA	—	93%	Safety	95%

+ 868 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Match Schools(50 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL	1160	59%	Match	74%
State University of New York at New PaltzNew Paltz, NY	1250	59%	Match	74%
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI	1155	59%	Match	74%
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY	1260	58%	Match	73%
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NY	1080	57%	Match	72%
University of West FloridaPensacola, FL	1135	57%	Match	72%
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NY	970	55%	Match	70%
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI	—	70%	Match	70%
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY	—	70%	Match	70%
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY	1290	69%	Match	69%
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	1340	69%	Match	69%
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY	1280	54%	Match	69%

+ 38 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Reach Schools(70 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	1260	40%	Reach	40%
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA	—	50%	Reach	35%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA	1365	50%	Reach	35%
American UniversityWashington, DC	1365	47%	Reach	32%
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA	—	47%	Reach	32%
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA	—	47%	Reach	32%
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA	—	43%	Reach	28%
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY	1340	42%	Reach	27%
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	—	42%	Reach	27%
The University of TampaTampa, FL	—	41%	Reach	26%
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA	1355	40%	Reach	25%
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC	1370	40%	Reach	25%

+ 58 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

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Results use a neutral 3.0 GPA baseline so SAT is the primary factor shown. Enter your actual GPA in the calculator above for personalized results. Data sourced from College Scorecard (NCES). Acceptance rates are based on the most recent publicly available data.