SAT Score Guide

Colleges for a 1350 SAT Score

A 1350 SAT score falls around the 91st–93rd percentile nationally. We found 1000 colleges that match this score — including 797 safety, 97 match, and 106 reach schools.

1350

SAT Score

91st–93rd

Percentile

797

Safety

97

Match

106

Reach

What Does a 1350 SAT Score Mean?

A 1350 SAT score is an excellent achievement that places you in the top 7–9% of all test-takers. At this level, you're competitive at nationally ranked universities and likely to receive merit scholarship offers from many institutions.

The 1350 SAT puts you in the 91st–93rd percentile. You've shown mastery across most tested content areas with only specific topic gaps remaining. Admissions at this tier becomes increasingly holistic—your essays, recommendations, and activities carry significant weight alongside your score.

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 1350 SAT

Safety Schools(797 schools)

CollegeAvg SATAccept RateCategoryChance
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH96%Safety95%
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ90%Safety95%
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA99%Safety95%
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg, ID97%Safety95%
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ86%Safety95%
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA87%Safety95%
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX89%Safety95%
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA93%Safety95%
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX88%Safety95%
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH88%Safety95%
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA94%Safety95%
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA89%Safety95%

+ 785 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Match Schools(97 schools)

CollegeAvg SATAccept RateCategoryChance
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI70%Match70%
Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY70%Match70%
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY70%Match70%
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI70%Match70%
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR70%Match70%
University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg, SC70%Match70%
University of HoustonHouston, TX70%Match70%
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY69%Match69%
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT69%Match69%
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA69%Match69%
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale, NY69%Match69%
University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI69%Match69%

+ 85 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Reach Schools(106 schools)

CollegeAvg SATAccept RateCategoryChance
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA50%Reach35%
Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA50%Reach35%
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA50%Reach35%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA50%Reach35%
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA49%Reach34%
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY49%Reach34%
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI49%Reach34%
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA48%Reach33%
Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA48%Reach33%
Hampton UniversityHampton, VA48%Reach33%
Emerson CollegeBoston, MA47%Reach32%
American UniversityWashington, DC47%Reach32%

+ 94 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

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How to Build Your College List With a 1350 SAT

Strong match schools at 1350 include University of Virginia, Wake Forest, Villanova, Tulane, and Northeastern. Reach for schools like NYU, USC, and Georgetown where 1350 falls within the middle 50%. Build a list of 10–12 schools across all three categories and apply early to your top choice for the best odds.

How to Improve From a 1350 SAT Score

  1. 1Perfect your pacing—aim to finish each section with 3–5 minutes remaining for review
  2. 2Study the most obscure SAT math topics: circle theorems, imaginary numbers, and polynomial division
  3. 3Read complex dual-passage comparisons and practice identifying how authors' arguments relate
  4. 4Simulate real test conditions including early wake-up times to train your body for test-day performance
  5. 5Analyze official College Board practice tests to understand question difficulty patterns by section

At 1350, you're in striking distance of 1400+. Focused preparation on your weakest 2–3 question types can be the difference.

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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.