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.

Mount Marty College

M

Yankton, SD

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

1,252enrollment
$21,476net price
68%acceptance rate
810-1050SAT range
19-24ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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Westminster College

W

Fulton, MO

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

610enrollment
$26,768net price
75%acceptance rate
930-1090SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Greenville University

G

Greenville, IL

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Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,088enrollment
$20,718net price
94%acceptance rate
809-1209SAT range
15-28ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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Dakota Wesleyan University

D

Mitchell, SD

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

887enrollment
$19,825net price
75%acceptance rate
950-1420SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Aug 27

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Black Hills State University

B

Spearfish, SD

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Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,425enrollment
$16,782net price
97%acceptance rate
970-1085SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.22Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Graceland University Lamoni

G

Lamoni, IA

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,237enrollment
$16,627net price
74%acceptance rate
880-1120SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Northern State University

N

Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,344enrollment
$17,264net price
78%acceptance rate
800-1150SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance81%

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Kuyper College

K

Grand Rapids, MI

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

82enrollment
$18,853net price
76%acceptance rate
935-1170SAT range
-ACT range
3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance73%

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Bethany Lutheran College

B

Mankato, MN

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

830enrollment
$18,525net price
58%acceptance rate
990-1290SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

C

Kansas City, MO

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

299enrollment
$14,897net price
63%acceptance rate
870-1170SAT range
15-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

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Admission Chance63%

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Ursuline College

U

Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

950enrollment
$14,502net price
85%acceptance rate
975-1200SAT range
20-22ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Saint Josephs College

S

Rensselaer, IN

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

972enrollment
$15,836net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
21-24ACT range
3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance76%

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Mount Mary College

M

Milwaukee, WI

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,198enrollment
$22,897net price
69%acceptance rate
866-1123SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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Dakota State University

D

Madison, SD

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Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,241enrollment
$17,977net price
79%acceptance rate
940-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.33Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance74%

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Mercy College of Ohio

M

Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,261enrollment
$14,564net price
46%acceptance rate
780-1030SAT range
16-21ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance61%

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Methodist College of Nursing

M

Peoria, IL

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

456enrollment
$35,578net price
33%acceptance rate
800-1160SAT range
-ACT range
2.95Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jul 23

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Saint Mary of the Woods College

S

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,147enrollment
$17,358net price
78%acceptance rate
868-1052SAT range
18-30ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

C

Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,080enrollment
$24,828net price
98%acceptance rate
930-1090SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

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