Iowa Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What Iowa colleges accept a 1000 SAT score?

These Iowa colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1000 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 12 Iowa colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1000 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Iowa colleges

Is a 1000 SAT bad?

A score of 1000 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 40th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly below average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 1000 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 1000 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 1000

Let's examine how a 1000 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1000 is 67 points (6%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1000 is 54 points (5%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1000 is 112 points (10%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1000 is 66 points (7%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1000 is 33 points (3%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1000 is 239 points (19%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1000 is 50 points (5%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1000 is 73 points (8%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1000 is 116 points (10%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1000 is 60 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1000 SAT score?

A 1000 on the SAT translates to a 19 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 1000 SAT score?

Scoring a 1000 on the SAT places you in the 40th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 40% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 680,000 students with only 1,020,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 12 colleges where your 1000 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 36 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 18 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Northwestern College

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Orange City, IA

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Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,651enrollment
$25,198net price
87%acceptance rate
940-1240SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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University of Dubuque

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Dubuque, IA

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University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,776enrollment
$22,879net price
85%acceptance rate
828-1070SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 1000 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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Wartburg College

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Waverly, IA

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,444enrollment
$23,683net price
97%acceptance rate
970-1120SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 1000 SAT

Admission Chance96%

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Grand View University

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Des Moines, IA

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,827enrollment
$20,236net price
98%acceptance rate
920-1080SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 1000 SAT

Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Upper Iowa University

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Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

3,072enrollment
$24,563net price
54%acceptance rate
890-1050SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.34Avg GPA

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Admission Chance60%

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Buena Vista University

B

Storm Lake, IA

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Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,973enrollment
$19,204net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
20-24ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

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Admission Chance73%

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Clarke University

C

Dubuque, IA

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

965enrollment
$27,275net price
85%acceptance rate
920-1160SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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Simpson College

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Indianola, IA

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Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

1,151enrollment
$23,185net price
89%acceptance rate
890-1280SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1000 SAT

Admission Chance86%

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William Penn University

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Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,473enrollment
$20,922net price
58%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

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Admission Chance63%

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Iowa Wesleyan College

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Mount Pleasant, IA

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Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

871enrollment
$20,074net price
81%acceptance rate
830-1010SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

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Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Graceland University Lamoni

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Lamoni, IA

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,237enrollment
$16,627net price
74%acceptance rate
880-1120SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

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Admission Chance74%

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

F

Ankeny, IA

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

448enrollment
$14,845net price
52%acceptance rate
940-1230SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 1000 SAT

Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Aug 1

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