Midwestern Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 152 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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.

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Displaying 152 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 456 target schools (good chance), 279 reach (harder) schools and 348 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Hastings College

H

Hastings, NE

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

936enrollment
$22,128net price
71%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance65%

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Grace College and Theological Seminary

G

Winona Lake, IN

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,065enrollment
$18,317net price
85%acceptance rate
970-1190SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Augustana College

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Rock Island, IL

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Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,349enrollment
$24,660net price
61%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Olivet Nazarene University

O

Bourbonnais, IL

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Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,255enrollment
$20,059net price
58%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance49%

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Oakland City University

O

Oakland City, IN

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

880enrollment
$17,103net price
56%acceptance rate
850-1150SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Aug 1

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York College

Y

York, NE

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

626enrollment
$17,835net price
57%acceptance rate
800-1125SAT range
14-27ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

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Admission Chance63%

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Purdue University North Central Campus

P

Westville, IN

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

6,092enrollment
$7,832net price
50%acceptance rate
950-1130SAT range
19-23ACT range
3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance46%

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North Central University

N

Minneapolis, MN

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North Central University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

992enrollment
$23,374net price
91%acceptance rate
950-1148SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Cleary University

C

Ann Arbor, MI

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

891enrollment
$27,209net price
68%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
18-19ACT range
3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Indiana University Kokomo

I

Kokomo, IN

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Indiana University Kokomo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

2,846enrollment
$6,648net price
86%acceptance rate
1000-1190SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Blackburn College

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Carlinville, IL

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Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

382enrollment
$21,575net price
64%acceptance rate
888-1125SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Admission Chance66%

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Missouri Southern State University

M

Joplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

4,144enrollment
$10,061net price
99%acceptance rate
960-1220SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance99%

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Southwest Baptist University

S

Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

2,386enrollment
$18,926net price
100%acceptance rate
928-1148SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Trinity International University

T

Deerfield, IL

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,242enrollment
$16,703net price
91%acceptance rate
925-1106SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

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Admission Chance91%

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Midland University

M

Fremont, NE

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Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

1,615enrollment
$22,377net price
65%acceptance rate
950-1210SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

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Admission Chance58%

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Marian University

M

Fond Du Lac, WI

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,340enrollment
$25,394net price
72%acceptance rate
800-1080SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Buena Vista University

B

Storm Lake, IA

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Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,973enrollment
$19,204net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
20-24ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Culver Stockton College

C

Canton, MO

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

999enrollment
$20,522net price
97%acceptance rate
970-1080SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 15

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