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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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.

Concordia University Chicago

C

River Forest, IL

Concordia University Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

5,354enrollment
$18,832net price
93%acceptance rate
990-1180SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.18Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance90%

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Walsh University

W

North Canton, OH

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,309enrollment
$20,032net price
73%acceptance rate
1030-1320SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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Ripon College

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Ripon, WI

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Ripon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

766enrollment
$21,999net price
81%acceptance rate
940-1160SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Rochester College

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Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,167enrollment
$18,665net price
71%acceptance rate
840-1060SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance80%

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Indiana University East

I

Richmond, IN

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

3,039enrollment
$8,837net price
78%acceptance rate
960-1200SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Hiram College

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Hiram, OH

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Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,018enrollment
$19,384net price
93%acceptance rate
890-1100SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.28Avg GPA

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Admission Chance94%

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Huntington University

H

Huntington, IN

Huntington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,472enrollment
$20,066net price
78%acceptance rate
970-1210SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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Aquinas College

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,265enrollment
$18,605net price
91%acceptance rate
1000-1180SAT range
-ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

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Admission Chance87%

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Upper Iowa University

U

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

3,072enrollment
$24,563net price
54%acceptance rate
890-1050SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.34Avg GPA

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Admission Chance66%

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Northwestern College

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Saint Paul, MN

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,253enrollment
$25,704net price
93%acceptance rate
1015-1311SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Hastings College

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Hastings, NE

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

936enrollment
$22,128net price
71%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

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Admission Chance66%

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Grace College and Theological Seminary

G

Winona Lake, IN

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,065enrollment
$18,317net price
85%acceptance rate
970-1190SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Augustana College

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Rock Island, IL

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Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,349enrollment
$24,660net price
61%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

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Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Olivet Nazarene University

O

Bourbonnais, IL

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Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,255enrollment
$20,059net price
58%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance50%

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Oakland City University

O

Oakland City, IN

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

880enrollment
$17,103net price
56%acceptance rate
850-1150SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 1030 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Aug 1

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York College

Y

York, NE

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

626enrollment
$17,835net price
57%acceptance rate
800-1125SAT range
14-27ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

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Admission Chance63%

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Purdue University North Central Campus

P

Westville, IN

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

6,092enrollment
$7,832net price
50%acceptance rate
950-1130SAT range
19-23ACT range
3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance48%

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North Central University

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Minneapolis, MN

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North Central University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

992enrollment
$23,374net price
91%acceptance rate
950-1148SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

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Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jun 1

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