Louisiana Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What Louisiana colleges accept a 1000 SAT score?

These Louisiana 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 8 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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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List of 1000 SAT Colleges

Displaying 8 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 27 target schools (good chance), 21 reach (harder) schools and 6 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Xavier University of Louisiana
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $18,080net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 1

Southern University and A & M College
S
HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,320enrollment
  • $16,959net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance70%

University of New Orleans
N
New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Aug 1

Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
N
Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance97%

McNeese State University
M
Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance61%