Southeastern Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 170 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 170 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 501 target schools (good chance), 420 reach (harder) schools and 360 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Claflin University
C
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,830enrollment
  • $19,951net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Columbia College
C
Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Averett University
A
Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,363enrollment
  • $23,781net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 850-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance75%

LaGrange College
L
Lagrange, GA

LaGrange College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 679enrollment
  • $21,557net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 980-1123SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Aug 31

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 990 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Macon State College
M
Macon, Georgia
 

Macon State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 5,702enrollment
  • -net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance46%

University of South Carolina Aiken
S
Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $11,872net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of South Carolina Beaufort
S
Bluffton, SC

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,124enrollment
  • $16,113net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Newberry College
N
Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 928-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Pfeiffer University
P
Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Aug 15

Maryville College
M
Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance65%

University of South Carolina Upstate
S
Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Gordon College
G
Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,135enrollment
  • $8,185net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Eastern Kentucky University
E
Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Aug 1

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
J
Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1122SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Young Harris College
Y
Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,511enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance71%

West Virginia State University
W
HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Mary Baldwin College
M
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT