Midwestern Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1030 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 163 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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.

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List of 1030 SAT Colleges

Displaying 163 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 489 target schools (good chance), 252 reach (harder) schools and 348 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Michigan Flint
M
Flint, MI

University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 5,985enrollment
  • $10,840net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 930-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Aug 22

McKendree University
M
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $22,431net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Wartburg College
W
Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance97%

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
S
Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Webster University
W
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 6,396enrollment
  • $23,069net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1026-1315SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance40%

Maryville University of Saint Louis
M
Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,959enrollment
  • $26,757net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Lake Superior State University
L
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

 

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $14,336net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Goshen College
G
Goshen, IN

Goshen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $19,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jul 1

Saint Ambrose University
S
Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,747enrollment
  • $23,359net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Saint Johns University
S
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Grand View University
G
Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

Spring Arbor University
S
Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,396enrollment
  • $22,375net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 970-1135SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Marietta College
M
Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Madonna University
M
Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $18,344net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Indiana University Northwest
I
Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance77%

University of St Francis
S
Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $18,560net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Aug 1

Southeast Missouri State University
S
Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jul 1

Franklin College
F
Franklin, IN
 

Franklin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 959enrollment
  • $20,791net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance91%