Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1000 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1000 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 521 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1000 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1000 SAT bad?

A score of 1000 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 40th 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 1000 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 1000 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 1000

Let's examine how a 1000 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1000 is 67 points (6%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1000 is 54 points (5%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1000 is 112 points (10%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1000 is 66 points (7%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1000 is 33 points (3%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1000 is 239 points (19%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1000 is 50 points (5%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1000 is 73 points (8%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1000 is 116 points (10%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1000 is 60 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1000 SAT score?

A 1000 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 1000 SAT score?

Scoring a 1000 on the SAT places you in the 40th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 40% 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 680,000 students with only 1,020,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

View Colleges

Colleges By Region

Change SAT Score

Explore colleges for other SAT scores

-10 +10
SAT 1000 Public Private 4 year

521 results nationwide

List of 1000 SAT Colleges

Displaying 521 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 1,509 target schools (good chance), 1,419 reach (harder) schools and 1,368 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Norfolk State University
Connect Me
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due May 31

Compare Calculate my chances 
South Carolina State University
Connect Me
S
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jul 31

Compare Calculate my chances 
California Baptist University
Connect Me
C
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Salem State University
Connect Me
S
Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,277net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 986-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jun 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Connect Me
P
West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $30,276net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Texas Woman's University
Connect Me
T
Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,958enrollment
  • $11,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lamar University
Connect Me
L
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Adams State College
Connect Me
A
Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of the Incarnate Word
Connect Me
T
San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 7,305enrollment
  • $20,832net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 910-1133SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kent State University at Kent
Connect Me
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 25,854enrollment
  • $19,046net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Eastern Michigan University
Connect Me
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,018enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Connect Me
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,920enrollment
  • $20,485net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jul 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Troy University
Connect Me
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Saint Leo University
Connect Me
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Idaho
Connect Me
I
Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,507enrollment
  • $14,954net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Connect Me
M
Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $31,197net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bowie State University
Connect Me
B
HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due May 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Johnson & Wales University Providence
Connect Me
J
Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,566enrollment
  • $32,801net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Compare Calculate my chances 

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?

Texas State University, San Francisco State University and University of North Texas 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.