Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 1040 SAT score?

These Mid Atlantic 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 92 Mid Atlantic 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 Mid Atlantic 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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List of 1040 SAT Colleges

Displaying 92 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 258 target schools (good chance), 270 reach (harder) schools and 141 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Dominican College of Blauvelt
D
Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $23,747net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 953-1178SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
F
Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,285enrollment
  • $16,030net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Saint Peter's University
S
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $11,996net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance88%

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
O
Alfred, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,348enrollment
  • $17,262net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance79%

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
S
Utica, NY

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,842enrollment
  • $13,799net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 1

Penn State Worthington Scranton
P
Dunmore, PA
 

Penn State Worthington Scranton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 875enrollment
  • $16,594net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Penn State Schuylkill
P
Schuylkill Haven, PA
 

Penn State Schuylkill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 623enrollment
  • $17,252net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Keuka College
K
Keuka Park, NY
 

Keuka College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#55 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,250enrollment
  • $28,397net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1133SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Saint Thomas Aquinas College
S
Sparkill, NY
 

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,033enrollment
  • $21,745net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

Wilson College
W
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%

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
O
Cobleskill, NY

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%

Penn State Hazleton
P
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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Penn State Greater Allegheny
P
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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Penn State Mont Alto
P
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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance86%

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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Lancaster Bible College
L
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
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance95%

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