Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What colleges can I apply to with a SAT score of 1000?

With a 1000 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for your score

Looking at the most recent published freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 570 schools where submitting a 1000 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students' average SAT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1000 SAT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1000 a good SAT score?

A score of 1000 is a little worse than average. It places you in the bottom 40th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly below average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1000 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1000 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1000 on the SAT converts to a 19 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What colleges can I get into?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1000 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Eastern Mennonite University1120
University of Illinois at Springfield1110
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome1180
College of Saint Benedict1100
College for Creative Studies1080
The Master's College and Seminary1120
Elmhurst College1090
Rider University1100
Rutgers University Camden1090
Central College1050
Marietta College1100
Northern Illinois University1080
Millikin University1090
North Central College1030
Trinity Christian College1060
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570 results found

List of 1000 SAT Colleges

Displaying 570 colleges where your 1000 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 1,144 target schools (good chance), 844 reach (harder) schools and 670 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 29,778enrollment
  • $13,551net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%
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California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 28,036enrollment
  • $3,907net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
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Admission Chance44%
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California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,902enrollment
  • $9,841net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
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Admission Chance59%
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Old Dominion University
O
Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,213net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%
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Clark Atlanta University
C
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,911enrollment
  • $26,809net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
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Admission Chance47%
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Morgan State University
M
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,712enrollment
  • $15,508net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.65Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%
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University of Memphis
M
Memphis, TN
University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,458enrollment
  • $13,663net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance78%
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Alabama State University
A
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

950 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $12,327net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 860-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%
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North Carolina A & T State University
N
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $11,049net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA
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Admission Chance56%
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Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,213enrollment
  • $11,742net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.25*Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%
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California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA
California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 17,578enrollment
  • $14,185net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
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Admission Chance52%
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Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 21,622enrollment
  • $14,675net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
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Admission Chance57%
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University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 
University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 13,733enrollment
  • $14,351net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
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Admission Chance58%
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Kean University
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K
Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

990 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,056enrollment
  • $16,839net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance87%
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Virginia State University
V
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,385enrollment
  • $16,247net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance94%
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Liberty University
L
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1090 Average SAT

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 79,152enrollment
  • $26,954net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
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Admission Chance46%
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Indiana State University
I
Terre Haute, IN
Indiana State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 13,044enrollment
  • $11,443net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%
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California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA
California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1020 Average SAT

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,137enrollment
  • $5,879net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance55%
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FAQs

Is a 1000 a good SAT score?

A score of 1000 is a little worse than average. The score puts you in the bottom 40th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1000 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1000 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1000 SAT score.

What percentile is 1000 on the SAT?

A 1000 ranks in the bottom 40th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1000 SAT?

A 1000 converts to a 19 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 19 ACT score.