Southern Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 950 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 950 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 164 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 950 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 Southern colleges

Is a 950 SAT bad?

A score of 950 is pretty low. It situates you in the bottom 31st percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your well 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 950 score represents 59% of the total possible points. If a 950 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 950

Let's examine how a 950 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 950 is 117 points (11%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 950 is 104 points (10%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 950 is 162 points (15%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 950 is 16 points (2%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 950 is 17 points (2%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 950 is 289 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 950 is 0 points (0%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 950 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 950 is 166 points (15%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 950 is 110 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 950 SAT score?

A 950 on the SAT translates to a 17 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 950 SAT score?

Scoring a 950 on the SAT places you in the 31st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 31% 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 527,000 students with only 1,173,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 950 SAT Colleges

Displaying 164 colleges where your 950 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 468 target schools (good chance), 603 reach (harder) schools and 474 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Guilford College
G
Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $23,882net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Wesley College
W
Dover, DE

Wesley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 917enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.93Estimated Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT

Greensboro College
G
Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 826enrollment
  • $19,581net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance79%

The University of Texas at El Paso
T
El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 23,880enrollment
  • $9,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT

Applications Due May 1

Texas A & M International University
T
Laredo, TX

Texas A & M International University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $5,383net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance39%

Ferrum College
F
Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $25,558net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Sep 15

Charleston Southern University
C
Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Chowan University
C
Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance85%

University of Baltimore
B
Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,288enrollment
  • $18,122net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Southern Virginia University
S
Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Coppin State University
C
HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,562net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Jul 15

West Texas A & M University
W
Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,242enrollment
  • $17,001net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A
Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance61%

The University of Texas Pan American
T
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jul 1

Northwood University Florida
N
West Palm Beach, Florida
 

Northwood University Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 664enrollment
  • $16,764net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance22%

Texas Wesleyan University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,578enrollment
  • $15,652net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 950 SAT
Admission Chance52%