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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List of 1020 SAT Colleges

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.

Union College
U
Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 694enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Maranatha Baptist Bible College
M
Watertown, WI
 

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 965enrollment
  • $22,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance65%

VanderCook College of Music
V
Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $12,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1160SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT

Applications Due Apr 1

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
F
Ankeny, IA
 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 448enrollment
  • $14,845net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 940-1230SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Aug 1

Governors State University
G
University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Apr 1

Principia College
P
Elsah, Illinois
 

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 323enrollment
  • $18,039net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance37%

Purdue University Northwest
P
Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 8,911enrollment
  • $9,162net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 1

Urshan College
U
Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 473enrollment
  • $9,467net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance89%