Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What Pacific Northwestern colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

With a 1020 on the SAT, these Pacific Northwestern colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all Pacific Northwestern colleges, here are 17 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 17 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 48 target schools (good chance), 51 reach (harder) schools and 57 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 31

Washington State University
W
Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 31

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR
Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 22,858enrollment
  • $12,195net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Mar 1

Brigham Young University Idaho
B
Rexburg, ID
Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

 

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 44,304enrollment
  • $6,871net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Idaho
I
Moscow, ID
University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,303enrollment
  • $14,929net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due May 1

Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,176enrollment
  • $16,441net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Mar 1

Eastern Washington University
E
Cheney, WA
Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,892enrollment
  • $12,322net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due May 15

Southern Oregon University
S
Ashland, OR
Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,179enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance85%

University of Washington Tacoma Campus
W
Tacoma, WA
University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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  • 5,027enrollment
  • $10,113net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

Western Oregon University
W
Monmouth, OR
Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 4,029enrollment
  • $14,400net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 945-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance90%

The Evergreen State College
E
Olympia, WA
The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 2,116enrollment
  • $14,723net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Mar 1

Northwest University
N
Kirkland, WA
Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 1,083enrollment
  • $21,825net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 985-1210SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jun 1

Saint Martin's University
S
Lacey, WA
Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,616enrollment
  • $23,824net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 995-1225SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jul 1

Corban University
C
Salem, OR
 
Corban University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 1,082enrollment
  • $21,365net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1165SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Aug 1

Lewis Clark State College
L
Lewiston, ID
 
Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 3,710enrollment
  • $10,957net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT

Applications Due Jun 1

Northwest Nazarene University
N
Nampa, ID
Northwest Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Idaho

  • 2,044enrollment
  • $21,616net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Aug 15

Boise Bible College
B
Boise, ID
Boise Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Idaho

  • 89enrollment
  • $14,874net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 890-1200SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1020 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Dec 15