SAT Score Guide

Colleges for a 1380 SAT Score

A 1380 SAT score falls around the 93rd–94th percentile nationally. We found 1000 colleges that match this score — including 797 safety, 97 match, and 106 reach schools.

1380

SAT Score

93rd–94th

Percentile

797

Safety

97

Match

106

Reach

What Does a 1380 SAT Score Mean?

A 1380 SAT score puts you in the top 6% of all SAT test-takers. This is an excellent score that makes you a competitive applicant at nearly every university in America.

Scoring 1380 places you in the 93rd–94th percentile nationally. At this level, your SAT score is a clear asset in college admissions. You've demonstrated advanced proficiency across all tested domains, and very few question types remain as weaknesses.

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 1380 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 1380 SAT

With 1380, you can build an ambitious college list. Strong matches include USC, NYU, Tufts, and University of Michigan. Reach schools include the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech—where 1380 is on the lower end of the middle 50% but still competitive with a strong overall application.

How to Improve From a 1380 SAT Score

  1. 1Focus exclusively on the 5–8 questions you're still missing per full test—these are your marginal gains
  2. 2Master unusual Grammar & Writing question types: colon vs. semicolon usage, possessive pronouns, and sentence combining
  3. 3Practice the most abstract Math questions: those requiring you to set up and solve your own equations from word problems
  4. 4Review the psychological component: confidence, pacing, and knowing when to move on from a tough question
  5. 5Consider whether retaking the test is worth the time vs. investing in other application components

You're within striking distance of 1400+. One or two focused study sessions on your weakest areas could make 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.