Louisiana Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

With a 1000 SAT, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Louisiana (11 target, 6 reach, 2 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 19 ACT.

Colleges in Louisiana for a 1000 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1000 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
950-1113 1031 69% Medium
790-1020 905 35% Medium
920-1080 1000 45% Medium

New Orleans, LA

968-1202 1085 42% Medium
820-1050 935 79% Medium

New Orleans, LA

935-1241 1088 74% Medium
934-1196 1065 91% Medium
970-1220 1095 92% Medium
866-1163 1014 93% Medium
1000-1195 1097 51% Medium

Lake Charles, LA

940-1198 1069 78% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1100-1310 1205 86% Low
1050-1240 1145 93% Low
1120-1240 1180 87% Low
1160-1360 1260 85% Low
1020-1190 1105 77% Low
1060-1210 1135 56% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1000; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

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1000 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1000 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
940 17
960 18
980 18
1000 19
1020 19
1040 20
1060 21

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026