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New York colleges by SAT score

31 New York schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

By PrepScore · Updated 1 September 2026 · How we research and update content

In short

Among New York colleges in the federal dataset, Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1510–1580. The table below lists 31 New York schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

New York schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
School	SAT (mid 50%)	ACT	Undergrads
Columbia University in the City of New York	1510–1580	34–35	9k
Cornell University	1500–1570	33–35	16k
New York University	1480–1560	34–35	29k
University of Rochester	1410–1540	31–34	6k
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1375–1510	30–34	6k
Stony Brook University	1330–1500	29–33	18k
Binghamton University	1340–1500	30–32	15k
Fordham University	1320–1480	30–33	11k
Rochester Institute of Technology	1300–1460	29–33	13k
Syracuse University	1270–1440	29–32	15k
CUNY City College	1070–1430	—	13k
CUNY Hunter College	1100–1420	—	16k
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	1100–1400	—	16k
Hofstra University	1230–1400	28–32	6k
University at Buffalo	1210–1380	27–32	20k
Long Island University	1110–1350	21–30	6k
CUNY Brooklyn College	950–1340	—	11k
St. John's University-New York	1150–1340	24–29	9k
Pace University	1180–1340	24–29	8k
State University of New York at New Paltz	1170–1340	25–29	6k
Adelphi University	1120–1340	24–30	5k
Marist University	1190–1340	25–31	5k
CUNY Queens College	1010–1290	—	13k
SUNY Brockport	1100–1280	23–26	6k
State University of New York at Oswego	1070–1270	23–29	5k
College of Staten Island CUNY	890–1250	—	10k
Farmingdale State College	1040–1240	20–28	10k
SUNY Buffalo State University	980–1240	—	5k
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	930–1220	—	12k
CUNY Lehman College	850–1150	—	11k
CUNY New York City College of Technology	900–1140	—	14k

How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which New York college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Columbia University in the City of New York — an enrolled middle 50% of 1510–1580. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in New York?

It spans the table above — from 900–1140 to 1510–1580 across 31 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.