SAT score lookup: what colleges can you get into?
Choose your SAT score to see exactly which of the 1,100+ colleges we track are safeties, targets, and reaches for that score, using real admitted-student data. Then turn it into a real percentage with the free calculator, which folds in your GPA, course rigor, and activities. The median admitted 75th-percentile SAT across our database is about 1150.
Pick your SAT score
Each page sorts every school into safety, target, and reach for that score.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good SAT score?
It depends entirely on where you are applying. Across the 1,100+ colleges we track, the median admitted 75th-percentile SAT is about 1150. A score above that keeps most selective schools in play; a score below it still leaves a wide band of four-year colleges well within reach. Pick your score above to see your own list.
How is each list built?
Every school is sorted into safety, target, or reach by comparing your score with that school's admitted 75th-percentile SAT, then adjusting for selectivity so the most selective schools stay reaches at any score. The lists use real reported data, not guesses.
Does the SAT decide admission by itself?
No. At most schools GPA and course rigor matter more, and many are test-optional. These pages are a starting point; the calculator computes your real, school-specific odds from your whole profile.
Admitted SAT ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Safety, target, and reach are planning bands, not guarantees.