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Northeast colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for Northeast colleges in one place.
Northeast admissions at a glance
Number of schools726
Average acceptance rate74.9%
Average SAT range1145–1316
Average ACT range25–30
Most selective Northeast schools
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Northeast colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.
Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026
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Iona University
New Rochelle, NYSAT Range1130 to 1290ACT Range24 to 29Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate86.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Lancaster, PASAT Range1050 to 1220ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate41.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
The Jewish Theological Seminary
New York, NYSAT Range1466 to 1538ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.7Acceptance Rate82% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NYSAT Range1070 to 1290ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate81.7% - View schoolPublicMediumSAT Range1210 to 1340ACT Range26 to 31Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate66.5%
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Arcadia University
Glenside, PASAT Range1070 to 1265ACT Range26 to 30Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate80.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PASAT Range1040 to 1240ACT Range19 to 27Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate79.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PASAT Range1140 to 1290ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.8Acceptance Rate83.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NYSAT Range1100 to 1270ACT Range22 to 28Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate81.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJSAT Range1055 to 1275ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate78.9%
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