Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1030 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1030 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 648 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1030 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1030 SAT bad?

A score of 1030 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 45th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your about 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 1030 score represents 64% of the total possible points. If a 1030 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 1030

Let's examine how a 1030 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1030 is 37 points (3%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1030 is 24 points (2%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1030 is 82 points (7%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1030 is 96 points (10%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1030 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1030 is 209 points (17%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1030 is 80 points (8%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1030 is 103 points (11%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1030 is 86 points (8%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1030 is 30 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1030 SAT score?

A 1030 on the SAT translates to a 20 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 1030 SAT score?

Scoring a 1030 on the SAT places you in the 45th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 45% 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 765,000 students with only 935,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

View Colleges

Colleges By Region

Change SAT Score

Explore colleges for other SAT scores

-10 +10
SAT 1030 Public Private 4 year

648 results nationwide

List of 1030 SAT Colleges

Displaying 648 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 1,902 target schools (good chance), 1,122 reach (harder) schools and 1,392 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Alabama A & M University
Connect Me
A
HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,007enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 830-1033SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Jacksonville State University
Connect Me
J
Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Columbus State University
Connect Me
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jun 30

Compare Calculate my chances 
Norfolk State University
Connect Me
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due May 31

Compare Calculate my chances 
South Carolina State University
Connect Me
S
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jul 31

Compare Calculate my chances 
California Baptist University
Connect Me
C
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Salem State University
Connect Me
S
Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,277net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 986-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jun 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Connect Me
P
West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $30,276net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Compare Calculate my chances 
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Connect Me
C
Pomona, CA

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,503enrollment
  • $12,480net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Nov 30

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of South Alabama
Connect Me
S
Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,438enrollment
  • $15,664net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jul 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Iona College
Connect Me
I
New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#45 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Texas Woman's University
Connect Me
T
Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,958enrollment
  • $11,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lamar University
Connect Me
L
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Campbell University
Connect Me
C
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Adams State College
Connect Me
A
Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of the Incarnate Word
Connect Me
T
San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 7,305enrollment
  • $20,832net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 910-1133SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of St Thomas
Connect Me
S
Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,588enrollment
  • $19,207net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kent State University at Kent
Connect Me
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 25,854enrollment
  • $19,046net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Aug 1

Compare Calculate my chances 

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 Georgia 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.