Western Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

What Western colleges accept a 1030 SAT score?

These Western 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 68 Western 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 Western 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 68 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 192 target schools (good chance), 132 reach (harder) schools and 279 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Corban University
C
Salem, OR
 

Corban University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 963enrollment
  • $26,231net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1165SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Aug 1

Lewis Clark State College
L
Lewiston, ID
 

Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 3,746enrollment
  • $11,476net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 8

Pacific Union College
P
Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 870enrollment
  • $21,841net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance38%

Simpson University
S
Redding, CA
 

Simpson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 874enrollment
  • $25,251net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1185SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT

Applications Due Aug 1

San Diego Christian College
S
El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT

King's University
K
Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 532enrollment
  • $22,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jul 29

William Jessup University
W
Rocklin, CA
 

William Jessup University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,624enrollment
  • $27,591net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Southern California Institute of Architecture
S
Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 507enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 15

Hope International University
H
Fullerton, CA

Hope International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,116enrollment
  • $26,146net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Aug 20

Northwest Nazarene University
N
Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Idaho

  • 1,778enrollment
  • $25,674net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 15

Sierra Nevada University
S
Incline Village, NV

Sierra Nevada University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 631enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 920-1200SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT

Rocky Mountain College
R
Billings, MT

Rocky Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Montana

  • 1,054enrollment
  • $19,353net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Boise Bible College
B
Boise, ID

Boise Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Idaho

  • 96enrollment
  • $18,198net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 810-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Montana Western
M
Dillon, MT
 

The University of Montana Western

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,424enrollment
  • $11,584net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance39%