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    SAT Scores by College Major

    At many universities, major matters. Competitive majors can have higher score expectations than the college overall.

    Major-based score pressure

    Use the university's range as a floor when applying to selective majors.

    Major typeScore pressureWhy
    Computer scienceVery highHigh applicant volume
    EngineeringHighMath readiness signal
    BusinessModerate to highSelective school admissions
    HumanitiesSchool-dependentHolistic context matters more

    Math split

    For STEM and business, the Math section score often matters more than the total score alone.

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    FAQs

    Do colleges evaluate SAT scores by major?

    Often indirectly. Selective majors can have stronger applicant pools, so the competitive score may be higher.

    What SAT score is good for engineering?

    For selective engineering programs, 1450+ and a strong Math score are useful targets.

    Related resources

    SAT Scores for Engineering SchoolsSAT Scores for Computer ScienceSAT Section Score Chart

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