Colleges for a 949 SAT Score
A 949 SAT score falls around the around the 46th percentile nationally. We found 1000 colleges that match this score — including 834 safety, 90 match, and 76 reach schools.
949
SAT Score
around the 46th
Percentile
834
Safety
90
Match
76
Reach
Recommended Colleges for 949 SAT
Safety Schools(834 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% |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | — | 87% | Safety | 95% |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | — | 93% | Safety | 95% |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | — | 94% | Safety | 95% |
| Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | — | 90% | Safety | 95% |
| University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | 1120 | 96% | Safety | 95% |
| Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ | — | 91% | Safety | 95% |
| Washington State UniversityPullman, WA | — | 85% | Safety | 95% |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | — | 92% | Safety | 95% |
+ 822 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.
Match Schools(90 schools)
| College | Avg SAT | Accept Rate | Category | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | 1393 | 75% | Match | 75% |
| Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA | 1090 | 75% | Match | 75% |
| University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL | 1305 | 74% | Match | 74% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | 1320 | 74% | Match | 74% |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | 1280 | 74% | Match | 74% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | 1245 | 74% | Match | 74% |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 1240 | 74% | Match | 74% |
| Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL | 1115 | 73% | Match | 73% |
| Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO | 1345 | 73% | Match | 73% |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI | 1050 | 73% | Match | 73% |
| Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL | 1185 | 73% | Match | 73% |
| Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA | 1175 | 73% | Match | 73% |
+ 78 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.
Reach Schools(76 schools)
| College | Avg SAT | Accept Rate | Category | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA | — | 50% | Reach | 35% |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | — | 47% | Reach | 32% |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | — | 47% | Reach | 32% |
| Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX | 1005 | 46% | Reach | 31% |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA | — | 43% | Reach | 28% |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | — | 42% | Reach | 27% |
| The University of TampaTampa, FL | — | 41% | Reach | 26% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA | 1365 | 50% | Reach | 25% |
| University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA | 1025 | 49% | Reach | 24% |
| University of California-MercedMerced, CA | — | 39% | Reach | 24% |
| Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY | 1410 | 49% | Reach | 24% |
| American UniversityWashington, DC | 1365 | 47% | Reach | 22% |
+ 64 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.
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