Colleges for a 1240 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1240 SAT score?

With a 1240 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 328 schools where submitting a 1240 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1240 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1240 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1240 is very competitive. It places you in the top 81st percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well above above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1240 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1240 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1240 on the SAT converts to a 26 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1240?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1240 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Skidmore College1310
Yeshiva University1280
Loyola Marymount University1300
Whitman College1330
Union College1310
American University1310
University of Denver1270
University of Washington Seattle Campus1330
Texas Christian University1220
University of California Irvine1330
Sewanee The University of the South1250
The University of Texas at Austin1340
University of California Davis1280
Denison University1330
Bentley University1270
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Displaying 328 colleges where your 1240 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 1,242 target schools (good chance), 195 reach (harder) schools and 2,694 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,476enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1470SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance24%
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Florida State University
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Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1290 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 43,569enrollment
  • $12,815net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1350SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 4.16Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance25%
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Clemson University
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Clemson, SC
Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1300 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,406enrollment
  • $22,935net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.39Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance53%
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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1210 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 74,795enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%
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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA
Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 46,810enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%
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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1270 Average SAT

#24 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,024enrollment
  • $20,247net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
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Admission Chance62%
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,695enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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Admission Chance80%
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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 37,840enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%
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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1250 Average SAT

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 71,881enrollment
  • $11,108net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 4.16Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance44%
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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1200 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,334enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance42%
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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL
Auburn University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1240 Average SAT

#2 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 30,737enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
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Admission Chance85%
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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1320 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 61,369enrollment
  • $18,884net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1430SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance59%
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University of California Irvine
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Irvine, CA
University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,303enrollment
  • $13,106net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg Weighted GPA
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Admission Chance21%
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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA
University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1330 Average SAT

#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,149enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
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Admission Chance47%
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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1220 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 30,559enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1303SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
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Admission Chance80%
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1320 Average SAT

#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,042enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1410SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
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Admission Chance35%
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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 29,986enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%
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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1300 Average SAT

#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,655enrollment
  • $12,294net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1420SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance62%
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FAQs

Is a 1240 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1240 is very competitive. The score puts you in the top 81st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1240 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1240 SAT score?

The University of Texas at Austin, Florida State University and Clemson University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1240 SAT score.

What percentile is 1240 on the SAT?

A 1240 ranks in the top 81st percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1240 SAT?

A 1240 converts to a 26 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 26 ACT score.