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SAT Score Requirements for Top US Universities: 2025 Guide for Bangladesh
DSAT School Team
College Admissions Advisor
Wed, 19 Mar 2025
9 min read
Understanding SAT Score Ranges at US Universities
Most US universities publish the middle 50% SAT range — meaning 25% of admitted students scored below the lower number and 25% scored above the higher number. Your target should be at or above the 75th percentile.
Tier 1: Ivy League + Elite Universities
| University | Middle 50% SAT | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | 1510–1580 | 1580 |
| Harvard | 1500–1580 | 1580 |
| Princeton | 1500–1570 | 1570 |
| Stanford | 1500–1570 | 1570 |
| Columbia | 1490–1560 | 1560 |
Tier 2: Strong Research Universities
| University | Middle 50% SAT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 1360–1540 | Need-blind for US, not international |
| University of Virginia | 1360–1530 | Limited aid for international |
| Purdue University | 1230–1490 | Merit scholarships available |
| University of Wisconsin | 1310–1490 | Honors program with scholarships |
Tier 3: Best for Bangladeshi Students (Scholarship-Generous)
| University | Required SAT | Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | 1500+ | Full tuition ($120k+ value) |
| University of Tulsa | 1350+ | Up to $55,000/year |
| Drexel University | 1300+ | Merit awards up to $30,000/year |
| University of Mississippi | 1260+ | Full tuition scholarships available |
| LSU | 1200+ | Tiered merit scholarships |
Tips for Bangladeshi Applicants
- Explain your education system — US admissions officers may not be familiar with SSC/HSC grading scales. Provide context in your application.
- Demonstrate English fluency — Submit both SAT and IELTS/TOEFL scores
- Apply to 10–15 schools — include a range of reach, match, and safety schools with scholarships
- Apply early — Early Decision/Early Action rounds have higher acceptance rates at many schools
- Seek merit scholarships specifically — many US schools with merit programs actively recruit international students
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