Midwestern Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 990 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 129 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 990 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 990 SAT bad?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 38th 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 990 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 990 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 990

Let's examine how a 990 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 990 is 77 points (7%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 990 is 64 points (6%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 990 is 122 points (11%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 990 is 56 points (6%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 990 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 990 is 249 points (20%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 990 is 40 points (4%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 990 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 990 is 126 points (11%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 990 is 70 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 990 SAT score?

A 990 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 990 SAT score?

Scoring a 990 on the SAT places you in the 38th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 38% 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 646,000 students with only 1,054,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 990 SAT Colleges

Displaying 129 colleges where your 990 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 384 target schools (good chance), 321 reach (harder) schools and 339 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Northern State University
N
Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Kuyper College
K
Grand Rapids, MI
 

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,853net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 935-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Bethany Lutheran College
B
Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jul 1

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
C
Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $14,897net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 870-1170SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Ursuline College
U
Pepper Pike, OH
 

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 950enrollment
  • $14,502net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 975-1200SAT range
  • 20-22ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 1

Saint Josephs College
S
Rensselaer, IN
 

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $15,836net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Mount Mary College
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,897net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Dakota State University
D
Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,241enrollment
  • $17,977net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Mercy College of Ohio
M
Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,261enrollment
  • $14,564net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 780-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Methodist College of Nursing
M
Peoria, IL
 

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 456enrollment
  • $35,578net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 800-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jul 23

Saint Mary of the Woods College
S
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
 

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,147enrollment
  • $17,358net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 868-1052SAT range
  • 18-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
C
Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

Union College
U
Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 694enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Maranatha Baptist Bible College
M
Watertown, WI
 

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 965enrollment
  • $22,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Oak Hills Christian College
O
Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $20,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT

VanderCook College of Music
V
Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $12,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1160SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT

Applications Due Apr 1

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 990 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Aug 1

Governors State University
G
University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Apr 1