New England Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

With a 1020 on the SAT, these New England colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all New England colleges, here are 23 schools where submitting a 1020 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1020 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1020 a good SAT score?

A score of 1020 is a little worse than average. It places you in the bottom 43rd percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly below average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1020 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1020 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1020 on the SAT converts to a 19 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.


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List of 1020 SAT Colleges

Displaying 23 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 66 target schools (good chance), 81 reach (harder) schools and 87 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 9,942enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 15

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA
Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,495enrollment
  • $19,336net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1175SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Feb 15

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT
Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,653enrollment
  • $16,017net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due May 1

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA
Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,013enrollment
  • $18,073net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Feb 1

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI
Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 6,331enrollment
  • $10,557net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Mar 15

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,674enrollment
  • $15,831net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Mar 1

University of Southern Maine
S
Portland, ME
University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,996enrollment
  • $12,072net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 995-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 1

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 
American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

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#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,244enrollment
  • $20,876net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Aug 1

Nichols College
N
Dudley, MA
Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,434enrollment
  • $30,300net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Keene State College
K
Keene, NH
Keene State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 3,100enrollment
  • $20,038net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 24-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Apr 1

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA
Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,367enrollment
  • $25,227net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance79%

University of Bridgeport
B
Bridgeport, CT
University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,563enrollment
  • $24,613net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Husson University
H
Bangor, Maine
 
Husson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA
Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

 

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • $32,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M
North Adams, MA
 
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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  • 994enrollment
  • $14,780net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Apr 1

Maine Maritime Academy
M
Castine, ME
Maine Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

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  • 888enrollment
  • $18,739net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jul 1

Castleton State College
C
Castleton, VT
 
Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Vermont

  • 2,369enrollment
  • $17,528net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 958-1158SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Eastern Nazarene College
E
Quincy, MA
 
Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Composite

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  • 647enrollment
  • $22,015net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 960-1315SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due May 1