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.

Coker College
C
Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,160enrollment
  • $19,345net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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 990 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Erskine College
E
Due West, SC

Erskine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 956enrollment
  • $36,581net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance47%

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 990 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
S
Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Aug 27

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
B
Memphis, TN
 

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 797enrollment
  • $9,549net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 990-1090SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jun 1

Alderson Broaddus College
A
Philippi, WV
 

Alderson Broaddus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $19,499net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance63%

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
A
HBCU
Pine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $9,959net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 805-1045SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Union College
U
Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 955-1148SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Randolph College
R
Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Kentucky Wesleyan College
K
Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 813enrollment
  • $20,735net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance55%

West Virginia Wesleyan College
W
Buckhannon, WV
 

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 951enrollment
  • $20,470net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
C
Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 1

Mississippi University for Women
M
Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

 

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Tougaloo College
T
HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Spalding University
S
Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,532enrollment
  • $26,539net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 858-1105SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Lincoln Memorial University
L
Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Virginia Intermont College
V
Bristol, Virginia
 

Virginia Intermont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 549enrollment
  • $24,154net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%