Massachusetts Colleges: SAT Scores for Admission

Updated October 21, 2018

Do you have the SAT scores do you need to get into one of the top Massachusetts colleges and universities? This side-by-side comparison shows scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these top colleges in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Colleges SAT Score Comparison (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean)
	SAT Scores						GPA-SAT-ACT Admissions Scattergram
	Reading		Math		Writing
	25%	75%	25%	75%	25%	75%
Amherst	680	775	680	780	-	-	see graph
Babson	560	650	610	720	-	-	see graph
Boston College	620	720	640	740	-	-	see graph
Brandeis	610	710	660	770	-	-	see graph
Harvard	710	800	720	800	-	-	see graph
Holy Cross	Test-Optional Admissions						see graph
MIT	700	790	760	800	-	-	see graph
Olin College	690	780	710	800	-	-	see graph
Smith	Test-Optional Admissions						see graph
Tufts	680	750	690	770	-	-	see graph
Wellesley	660	750	650	750	-	-	see graph
Williams	670	770	660	770	-	-	see graph
View the ACT version of this table

Realize, of course, that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers at these Massachusetts colleges will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics

SAT Scores for Admission to Top Massachusetts Colleges

A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data for 12 Top Colleges