Southern Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Southern 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 220 Southern 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 Southern 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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Displaying 220 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 642 target schools (good chance), 510 reach (harder) schools and 489 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arkansas Tech University

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Russellville, AR

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Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

9,445enrollment
$12,016net price
94%acceptance rate
990-1180SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance89%

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Columbia International University

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Columbia, SC

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

2,481enrollment
$19,911net price
48%acceptance rate
990-1195SAT range
16-25ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Trinity College of Florida

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Trinity, FL

Trinity College of Florida

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

181enrollment
$14,645net price
60%acceptance rate
780-1150SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.04Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jul 31

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North Greenville University

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Tigerville, SC

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North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

2,125enrollment
$11,705net price
76%acceptance rate
980-1210SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Aug 22

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Emory and Henry College

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Emory, VA

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Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

1,358enrollment
$20,834net price
97%acceptance rate
960-1150SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance95%

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University of New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA

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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 990 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Northeastern State University

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Tahlequah, OK

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Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

6,702enrollment
$9,669net price
99%acceptance rate
875-1130SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance99%

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Odessa, TX

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas

5,848enrollment
$10,370net price
95%acceptance rate
910-1090SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.27Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 23

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Delta State University

D

Cleveland, MS

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Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

2,556enrollment
$14,138net price
99%acceptance rate
940-1280SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance98%

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Warner University

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Lake Wales, FL

Warner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

849enrollment
$20,431net price
55%acceptance rate
860-1070SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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Carson Newman College

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Jefferson City, TN

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

2,586enrollment
$20,111net price
80%acceptance rate
980-1143SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance70%

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Wayland Baptist University

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Plainview, TX

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Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

2,978enrollment
$22,663net price
70%acceptance rate
900-1090SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.14Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Shorter University

S

Rome, GA

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Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

1,515enrollment
$13,490net price
97%acceptance rate
960-1290SAT range
17-25ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 25

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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Wise, VA

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

1,704enrollment
$9,923net price
76%acceptance rate
915-1160SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 1

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East Central University

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Ada, OK

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East Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

3,376enrollment
$10,221net price
70%acceptance rate
960-1078SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance63%

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Mount Olive College

M

Mount Olive, NC

Mount Olive College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

2,239enrollment
$17,878net price
75%acceptance rate
990-1150SAT range
16-21ACT range
2.85Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance61%

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Howard Payne University

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Brownwood, TX

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Howard Payne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

838enrollment
$24,117net price
62%acceptance rate
920-1130SAT range
19-22ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance57%

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Arizona Christian University

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Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

1,082enrollment
$28,755net price
70%acceptance rate
960-1170SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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