Eastern Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1040 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1040 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 128 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1040 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1040 SAT bad?

A score of 1040 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 47th 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 1040 score represents 65% of the total possible points. If a 1040 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 1040

Let's examine how a 1040 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1040 is 27 points (3%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1040 is 14 points (1%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1040 is 72 points (6%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1040 is 106 points (11%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1040 is 73 points (8%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1040 is 199 points (16%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1040 is 90 points (9%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1040 is 113 points (12%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1040 is 76 points (7%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1040 is 20 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1040 SAT score?

A 1040 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 1040 SAT score?

Scoring a 1040 on the SAT places you in the 47th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 47% 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 799,000 students with only 901,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 128 colleges where your 1040 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 360 target schools (good chance), 354 reach (harder) schools and 225 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

New England Institute of Technology

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Warwick, RI

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

1,895enrollment
$33,437net price
74%acceptance rate
920-1140SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance75%

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Wilson College

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Chambersburg, PA

Wilson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#58 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,360enrollment
$23,923net price
94%acceptance rate
970-1120SAT range
-ACT range
3.45Avg GPA

Your 1040 SAT

Admission Chance94%

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Cobleskill, NY

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Public Universities in New York

1,783enrollment
$17,602net price
84%acceptance rate
910-1150SAT range
17-26ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

Your 1040 SAT

Admission Chance85%

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Penn State Hazleton

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Hazleton, PA

Penn State Hazleton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

473enrollment
$18,724net price
90%acceptance rate
1020-1280SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance84%

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Villa Maria College

V

Buffalo, NY

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

465enrollment
$14,576net price
78%acceptance rate
730-1050SAT range
-ACT range
2.87Avg GPA

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Admission Chance87%

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University of Connecticut Tri Campus

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Waterbury, CT

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

768enrollment
$9,990net price
98%acceptance rate
990-1230SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance97%

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

S

Standish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maine

1,478enrollment
$29,625net price
81%acceptance rate
960-1120SAT range
-ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

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Admission Chance81%

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Bay Path University

B

Longmeadow, MA

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Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

2,465enrollment
$18,502net price
76%acceptance rate
1020-1140SAT range
-ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 1040 SAT

Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Penn State Greater Allegheny

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McKeesport, PA

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

363enrollment
$19,505net price
88%acceptance rate
1040-1300SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester

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Manchester, NH

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

534enrollment
$18,923net price
85%acceptance rate
1040-1170SAT range
-ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 1040 SAT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Maine at Farmington

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Farmington, ME

University of Maine at Farmington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

1,837enrollment
$14,486net price
94%acceptance rate
990-1245SAT range
-ACT range
3.15Avg GPA

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Admission Chance91%

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Penn State Mont Alto

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Mont Alto, PA

Penn State Mont Alto

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

670enrollment
$19,838net price
91%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance86%

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Boston Baptist College

B

Boston, MA

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

43enrollment
$15,837net price
100%acceptance rate
980-1190SAT range
10-26ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Mount Aloysius College

M

Cresson, PA

Mount Aloysius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#57 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,752enrollment
$20,564net price
86%acceptance rate
940-1110SAT range
-ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

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Admission Chance87%

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Lancaster Bible College

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Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#55 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,066enrollment
$21,415net price
97%acceptance rate
1010-1220SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.31Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance95%

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

B

Bryn Athyn, PA

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

285enrollment
$21,305net price
80%acceptance rate
980-1253SAT range
-ACT range
2.87Avg GPA

Your 1040 SAT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Penn State Dubois

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Dubois, PA

Penn State Dubois

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

366enrollment
$17,865net price
92%acceptance rate
1040-1200SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance86%

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Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus

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Uniontown, PA

Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

424enrollment
$15,897net price
81%acceptance rate
1020-1210SAT range
18-25ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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