Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1030 SAT score?

With a 1030 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 588 schools where submitting a 1030 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 1030 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 1030 a good SAT score?

A score of 1030 is about average. It places you in the bottom 45th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an about average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1030 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 1030 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1030 on the SAT converts to a 20 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.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1030?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 1030 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Rutgers University Newark1150
Regis University1150
Elmhurst College1120
University of Mississippi1130
Azusa Pacific University1120
Citadel Military College of South Carolina1120
Dominican University1040
University of Illinois at Springfield1120
Indiana Wesleyan University1100
Northwest University1100
Albion College1050
St Catherine University1050
Augustana University1160
Saint Vincent College1080
University of Colorado Denver1140
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Displaying 588 colleges where your 1030 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 1,743 target schools (good chance), 1,053 reach (harder) schools and 1,239 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Apr 15

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due May 1

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 10

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 30,155enrollment
  • $11,451net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Apr 1

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 1

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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 1030 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 31

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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
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 15,909enrollment
  • $10,151net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 1

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University of North Texas
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Denton, TX
University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Mar 15

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West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 25,474enrollment
  • $13,087net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Mar 1

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,513enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance94%

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID
Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 25,794enrollment
  • $14,190net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN
Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,319enrollment
  • $13,195net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due May 15

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California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,738enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,498enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance94%

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Coastal Carolina University
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Conway, SC
Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,473enrollment
  • $14,716net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

 

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 23,494enrollment
  • $17,162net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Apr 15

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FAQs

Is a 1030 a good SAT score?

A score of 1030 is about average. The score puts you in the bottom 45th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1030 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1030 SAT score?

East Carolina University, Texas State University and San Jose State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1030 SAT score.

What percentile is 1030 on the SAT?

A 1030 ranks in the bottom 45th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1030 SAT?

A 1030 converts to a 20 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 20 ACT score.