New England Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

These New England 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 33 New England 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 New England 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 33 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 93 target schools (good chance), 81 reach (harder) schools and 84 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Eastern Connecticut State University
E
Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $18,628net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

 

#35 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

Lasell College
L
Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,591enrollment
  • $29,706net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 995-1268SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M
North Adams, MA
 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 938enrollment
  • $15,377net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Castleton State College
C
Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 2,363enrollment
  • $16,791net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Eastern Nazarene College
E
Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 535enrollment
  • $20,283net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Franklin Pierce University
F
Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 1,663enrollment
  • $28,434net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance87%

New England Institute of Technology
N
Warwick, RI
 

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,895enrollment
  • $33,437net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance73%

University of Connecticut Tri Campus
C
Waterbury, CT
 

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $9,990net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
S
Standish, ME
 

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maine

  • 1,478enrollment
  • $29,625net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 960-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Bay Path University
B
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $18,502net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance62%

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University of Maine at Farmington
M
Farmington, ME
 

University of Maine at Farmington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 1,837enrollment
  • $14,486net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Boston Baptist College
B
Boston, MA
 

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 43enrollment
  • $15,837net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 10-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1020 SAT

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
C
Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 1,535enrollment
  • $11,779net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Husson University
H
Bangor, ME
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,065enrollment
  • $19,978net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance84%