Southern Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1000 SAT score?

1000 SAT Score, 40% Percentile

These Southern 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 220 Southern 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 Southern 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.


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List of 1000 SAT Colleges

Displaying 220 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 648 target schools (good chance), 438 reach (harder) schools and 429 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Jun 1

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,055enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 860-1053SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Apr 1

Morgan State University
M
HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Apr 15

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 27,076enrollment
  • $15,463net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

University of Memphis
M
Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,622enrollment
  • $13,777net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 1

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,964enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 839-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Jul 31

The University of Texas at Arlington
T
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 45,949enrollment
  • $15,220net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jun 1

North Carolina A & T State University
N
HBCU
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,322enrollment
  • $9,541net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jun 1

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,612enrollment
  • $13,904net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of North Florida
N
Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,594enrollment
  • $9,789net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,524enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jul 15

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 12,687enrollment
  • $15,749net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jun 1

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,300enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due May 1

Radford University
R
Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 8,998enrollment
  • $15,747net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Stephen F Austin State University
S
Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

 

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,000enrollment
  • $12,649net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,557enrollment
  • $12,221net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Jun 15

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 13,995enrollment
  • $15,181net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Aug 1

Flagler College St Augustine
F
Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,652enrollment
  • $25,324net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1000 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Mar 1