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.

Northwood University Michigan
N
Midland, MI

Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,246enrollment
  • $24,616net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance77%

William Jewell College
W
Liberty, MO

William Jewell College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 853enrollment
  • $20,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1130SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Heidelberg University
H
Tiffin, OH
 

Heidelberg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $20,053net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1162SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Muskingum University
M
New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Saint Xavier University
S
Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,523enrollment
  • $11,302net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Eureka College
E
Eureka, IL

Eureka College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 559enrollment
  • $19,443net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1155SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 15

Illinois College
I
Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $16,296net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 960-1126SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Cardinal Stritch University
C
Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $20,002net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Avila University
A
Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Siena Heights University
S
Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,857enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Findlay
F
Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,869enrollment
  • $24,069net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Monmouth College
M
Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Crown College
C
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Cornerstone University
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Defiance College
D
Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance68%

University of South Dakota
S
Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Indiana University Southeast
I
New Albany, IN
 

Indiana University Southeast

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,672enrollment
  • $8,264net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Olivet College
O
Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 919enrollment
  • $21,394net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance86%