Midwestern Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1040 SAT score?

1040 SAT Score, 47% Percentile

These Midwestern 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 162 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 162 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 489 target schools (good chance), 222 reach (harder) schools and 282 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Ball State University
B
Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,319enrollment
  • $13,195net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Illinois State University
I
Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,233enrollment
  • $20,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Apr 1

Wayne State University
W
Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1150 Average SAT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 24,919enrollment
  • $14,993net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Aug 1

Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,424enrollment
  • $15,758net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Oakland University
O
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 17,170enrollment
  • $14,674net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Western Michigan University
W
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 18,266enrollment
  • $18,091net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Northern Illinois University
N
Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 16,234enrollment
  • $14,397net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 1

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
S
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,266enrollment
  • $15,638net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Kent State University at Kent
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,597enrollment
  • $19,034net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 1

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,340enrollment
  • $15,342net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 17,645enrollment
  • $17,580net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jul 15

Saint Cloud State University
S
Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,774enrollment
  • $13,697net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Aug 15

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
I
Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 27,690enrollment
  • $12,345net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due May 15

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,361enrollment
  • $12,638net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance85%

University of Toledo
T
Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,979enrollment
  • $17,793net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Missouri State University Springfield
M
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 22,925enrollment
  • $16,804net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Cleveland State University
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 15,308enrollment
  • $16,007net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Aug 15

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,165enrollment
  • $17,563net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance86%