New England Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

What New England colleges accept a 1040 SAT score?

1040 SAT Score, 47% Percentile

These New England 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 29 New England 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 New England 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 29 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 84 target schools (good chance), 72 reach (harder) schools and 87 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 9,942enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 15

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,495enrollment
  • $19,336net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1175SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 15

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,653enrollment
  • $16,017net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 26

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M
North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 7,717enrollment
  • $20,612net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,013enrollment
  • $18,073net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Mar 1

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,417enrollment
  • $16,183net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1193SAT range
  • 23-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jun 1

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 6,331enrollment
  • $10,557net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Mar 15

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,405enrollment
  • $13,383net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,674enrollment
  • $15,831net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance81%

University of Southern Maine
S
Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,996enrollment
  • $12,072net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 995-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance82%

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,244enrollment
  • $20,876net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Sep 7

Nichols College
N
Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,434enrollment
  • $30,300net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Keene State College
K
Keene, NH

Keene State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 3,100enrollment
  • $20,038net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 24-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Dec 1

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,367enrollment
  • $25,227net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance81%

University of Bridgeport
B
Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,563enrollment
  • $24,613net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Husson University
H
Bangor, Maine
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

 

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • $32,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
M
Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $17,635net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Apr 15