Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

1020 SAT Score, 43% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1020 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 546 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1020 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 1020 SAT bad?

A score of 1020 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 43rd 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 1020 score represents 64% of the total possible points. If a 1020 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 1020

Let's examine how a 1020 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1020 is 47 points (4%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1020 is 34 points (3%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1020 is 92 points (8%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1020 is 86 points (9%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1020 is 53 points (5%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1020 is 219 points (18%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1020 is 70 points (7%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1020 is 93 points (10%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1020 is 96 points (9%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1020 is 40 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1020 SAT score?

A 1020 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 1020 SAT score?

Scoring a 1020 on the SAT places you in the 43rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 43% 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 731,000 students with only 969,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1020?

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 1020 SAT Colleges

Displaying 546 colleges where your 1020 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 1,620 target schools (good chance), 1,137 reach (harder) schools and 1,215 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of the Incarnate Word
T
San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 7,508enrollment
  • $23,041net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Kent State University at Kent
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,597enrollment
  • $19,034net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 1

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,340enrollment
  • $15,342net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 17,645enrollment
  • $17,580net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jul 15

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,901enrollment
  • $13,257net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 935-1150SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,523enrollment
  • $19,818net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance69%

University of Idaho
I
Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,303enrollment
  • $14,929net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance73%

University of Mary Hardin Baylor
M
Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,732enrollment
  • $27,629net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Bowie State University
B
HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,308enrollment
  • $14,322net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1020SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 15

Saint Cloud State University
S
Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,774enrollment
  • $13,697net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 15

University of La Verne
L
La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,201enrollment
  • $30,061net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 905-1135SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Metropolitan State College of Denver
M
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 17,678enrollment
  • $13,563net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jul 1

St. Mary's University
S
San Antonio, TX

St. Mary's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,432enrollment
  • $18,827net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,176enrollment
  • $16,441net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Mar 1

Fayetteville State University
F
HBCU
Fayetteville, NC
 

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,748enrollment
  • $7,016net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,361enrollment
  • $12,638net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Northern Kentucky University
N
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 15,979enrollment
  • $9,664net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 983-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 15

Colorado Mesa University
C
Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,907enrollment
  • $15,327net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 948-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance75%

FAQs

Is a 1020 a good SAT score?

A score of 1020 is a little worse than average. The score puts you in the bottom 43rd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1020 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1020 SAT score?

East Carolina University, Texas State University and San Jose State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1020 SAT score.

What percentile is 1020 on the SAT?

A 1020 ranks in the bottom 43rd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1020 SAT?

A 1020 converts to a 19 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 19 ACT score.