Missouri Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

With a 1040 SAT, you are competitive at 43 four-year colleges in Missouri (15 target, 14 reach, 14 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 20 ACT.

Colleges in Missouri for a 1040 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1040 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Missouri State University Springfield Springfield, MO	1020-1270	1145	91%	Medium
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO	1023-1230	1126	57%	Medium
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO	976-1193	1084	86%	Medium
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO	1000-1230	1115	95%	Medium
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO	810-1210	1010	68%	Medium
Evangel University Springfield, MO	1040-1260	1150	72%	Medium
Culver Stockton College Canton, MO	970-1080	1025	99%	Medium
Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO	895-1115	1005	69%	Medium
Cottey College Nevada, MO	1030-1120	1075	69%	Medium
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO	910-1170	1040	69%	Medium
Westminster College Fulton, MO	990-1250	1120	79%	Medium
Calvary University Kansas City, MO	980-1140	1060	72%	Medium

View all 15 target colleges

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO	1150-1330	1240	78%	Low
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO	1200-1410	1305	75%	Low
Truman State University Kirksville, MO	1170-1370	1270	84%	Low
Drury University Springfield, MO	1130-1290	1210	58%	Low
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO	1116-1246	1181	70%	Low
Webster University Saint Louis, MO	1110-1310	1210	86%	Low
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO	1050-1220	1135	12%	Low
University of Missouri St Louis Saint Louis, MO	1060-1290	1175	63%	Low
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO	1190-1420	1305	73%	Low
Stephens College Columbia, MO	1130-1270	1200	77%	Low
William Jewell College Liberty, MO	1080-1270	1175	38%	Low
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO	1055-1240	1147	90%	Low

View all 14 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1040; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	-	-	100%	High
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Columbia College Columbia, MO	-	-	100%	High
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	850-1030	940	74%	High
Avila University Kansas City, MO	800-960	880	88%	High
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO	-	-	100%	High
Park University Parkville, MO	-	-	100%	High
Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO	-	-	100%	High
Mission University Springfield, MO	-	-	100%	High
Cox College Springfield, MO	-	-	100%	High

View all 14 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1040 SAT in Missouri

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1040 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1040 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
980	18
1000	19
1020	19
1040	20
1060	21
1080	21
1100	21

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026