Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1000 SAT score?

1000 SAT Score, 40% Percentile

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 494 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.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1000?

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.


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List of 1000 SAT Colleges

Displaying 494 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 1,452 target schools (good chance), 1,260 reach (harder) schools and 1,188 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Xavier University of Louisiana
X
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,604enrollment
  • $19,066net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 990-1150SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jul 1

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,495enrollment
  • $19,336net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1175SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Feb 15

Augusta State University
A
Augusta, Georgia

Augusta State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 6,685enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Kentucky State University
K
HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 2,279enrollment
  • $7,254net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Catawba College
C
Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,207enrollment
  • $18,657net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 990-1150SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Aug 15

Angelo State University
A
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,826enrollment
  • $12,420net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Midwestern State University
M
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,797enrollment
  • $10,094net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Alcorn State University
A
HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $17,938net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 853-1073SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Southeastern University
S
Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,365enrollment
  • $25,987net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due May 1

University of Hawaii at Hilo
H
Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 3,243enrollment
  • $13,969net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jul 1

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
S
Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,667enrollment
  • $21,631net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Huston Tillotson University
H
HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 1,001enrollment
  • $14,375net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due May 1

Eastern Washington University
E
Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,892enrollment
  • $12,322net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Sep 10

Mount St Mary's University
M
Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $28,111net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 961-1185SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Mar 1

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,653enrollment
  • $16,017net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 26

Paul Quinn College
P
HBCU
Dallas, TX

Paul Quinn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

 

  • 384enrollment
  • $14,237net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 855-1015SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jun 1

Northeastern Illinois University
N
Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 6,440enrollment
  • $14,831net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jul 15

California State University Monterey Bay
C
Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,503enrollment
  • $13,989net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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 California State University Los Angeles 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.