Colleges for a Low SAT Score

Northern Illinois University

1060 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

• 15,649enrollment
• $13,884net price
• 71%acceptance rate
• 940-1170SAT range
• 19-25ACT range
• 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Valdosta State University

1040 Average SAT Score

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

• 10,209enrollment
• $12,836net price
• 89%acceptance rate
• 950-1130SAT range
• 17-21ACT range
• 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

California State University Northridge

1010 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Public Universities in California

• 37,579enrollment
• $8,936net price
• 91%acceptance rate
• 900-1110SAT range
• 16-22ACT range
• 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

Tarleton State University

1050 Average SAT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 14,092enrollment
• $13,755net price
• 87%acceptance rate
• 950-1150SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of California Merced

1050 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in California

• 9,103enrollment
• $13,549net price
• 89%acceptance rate
• 960-1140SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

Prairie View A & M University

960 Average SAT Score

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 9,056enrollment
• $12,875net price
• 76%acceptance rate
• 860-1050SAT range
• 16-21ACT range
• 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

North Carolina Central University

970 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

• 7,553enrollment
• $13,708net price
• 84%acceptance rate
• 810-1130SAT range
• 15-23ACT range
• 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Winston Salem State University

940 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

• 5,004enrollment
• $14,097net price
• 73%acceptance rate
• 830-1050SAT range
• 14-19ACT range
• 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

California State University San Marcos

1040 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Public Universities in California

• 15,109enrollment
• $10,463net price
• 95%acceptance rate
• 950-1130SAT range
• 17-22ACT range
• 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1020 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

• 11,107enrollment
• $16,990net price
• 91%acceptance rate
• 900-1140SAT range
• 19-27ACT range
• 3.24Avg GPA

Georgia Gwinnett College

1060 Average SAT Score

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• 11,030enrollment
• $10,981net price
• 94%acceptance rate
• 940-1170SAT range
• 17-23ACT range
• 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due May 3

Alabama A & M University

930 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

• 6,007enrollment
• $14,600net price
• 68%acceptance rate
• 830-1033SAT range
• 15-19ACT range
• 3.02Avg GPA

Columbus State University

1020 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

• 7,479enrollment
• $12,902net price
• 88%acceptance rate
• 900-1130SAT range
• 16-23ACT range
• 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

Norfolk State University

940 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

• 5,783enrollment
• $14,652net price
• 89%acceptance rate
• 840-1040SAT range
• 15-20ACT range
• 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

Fort Valley State University

880 Average SAT Score

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

• 2,605enrollment
• $13,016net price
• 43%acceptance rate
• 810-950SAT range
• 16-19ACT range
• 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

South Carolina State University

930 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

• 2,649enrollment
• $17,435net price
• 84%acceptance rate
• 800-1050SAT range
• 15-19ACT range
• 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

California Baptist University

1060 Average SAT Score

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#31 Best Private Colleges in California

• 11,495enrollment
• $27,304net price
• 80%acceptance rate
• 960-1150SAT range
• 18-25ACT range
• 3.58Avg GPA

Texas Woman's University

1040 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 15,958enrollment
• $11,682net price
• 94%acceptance rate
• 930-1140SAT range
• 17-23ACT range
• 3.24Avg GPA