Take a free practice test, no credit
card required

School explorer

Colleges with SAT scores 1200-1300: acceptance rates and admissions requirements

Explore U.S. colleges and universities with SAT score ranges around 1200-1300, with acceptance rates, tuition, and admissions data for every school.

Browse schools


SAT 1200-1300
  1. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1070 to 1290
    ACT Range20 to 28
    Acceptance Rate92.5%
    View school
  2. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range1120 to 1310
    ACT Range21 to 27
    Acceptance Rate76.9%
    View school
  3. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range1070 to 1310
    ACT Range18 to 25
    Acceptance Rate62.1%
    View school
  4. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range980 to 1200
    ACT Range22 to 29
    Acceptance Rate84.6%
    View school
  5. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range1000 to 1230
    ACT Range20 to 26
    Acceptance Rate75.5%
    View school
  6. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Lake Forest College

    Lake Forest, IL
    SAT Range1230 to 1400
    ACT Range28 to 32
    Acceptance Rate56.8%
    View school
  7. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Augustana College

    Rock Island, IL
    SAT Range1040 to 1260
    ACT Range21 to 29
    Acceptance Rate62.8%
    View school
  8. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Drake University

    Des Moines, IA
    SAT Range1120 to 1320
    ACT RangeN/A
    Acceptance Rate63.8%
    View school
  9. Private not-for-profit
    Medium
    SAT Range1110 to 1270
    ACT Range22 to 29
    Acceptance Rate54.7%
    View school
  10. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    American University

    Washington, DC
    SAT Range1300 to 1430
    ACT Range29 to 32
    Acceptance Rate61.9%
    View school

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across U.S. 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

Explore more colleges

Your college list doesn’t have to stop here. Explore colleges by conference, state, or region to compare options, uncover new possibilities, and find more schools that could be a great fit.