Colleges for a 1050 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1050 SAT score?

1050 SAT Score, 49% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1050 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 647 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1050 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1050 SAT bad?

A score of 1050 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 49th 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 1050 score represents 66% of the total possible points. If a 1050 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 1050

Let's examine how a 1050 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1050 is 17 points (2%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1050 is 4 points (0%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1050 is 62 points (6%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1050 is 116 points (12%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1050 is 83 points (9%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1050 is 189 points (15%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1050 is 100 points (11%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1050 is 123 points (13%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1050 is 66 points (6%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1050 is 10 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1050 SAT score?

A 1050 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 1050 SAT score?

Scoring a 1050 on the SAT places you in the 49th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 49% 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 833,000 students with only 867,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1050?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.


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List of 1050 SAT Colleges

Displaying 647 colleges where your 1050 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 1,926 target schools (good chance), 882 reach (harder) schools and 1,242 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jun 1

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,973enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT

Applications Due Apr 1

San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Dec 15

California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Nov 30

Florida Atlantic University
F
Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 30,155enrollment
  • $11,451net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due May 1

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Nov 30

Washington State University
W
Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jan 31

Florida Gulf Coast University
F
Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 15,909enrollment
  • $10,151net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Nov 1

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 1

West Virginia University
W
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 25,474enrollment
  • $13,087net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance84%

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,513enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 19

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 25,794enrollment
  • $14,190net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Aug 1

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 1050 SAT
Admission Chance59%

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,738enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Nov 30

Spelman College
S
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,417enrollment
  • $43,920net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Feb 1

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,498enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Nov 30

Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,473enrollment
  • $14,716net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance70%

FAQs

Is a 1050 a good SAT score?

A score of 1050 is about average. The score puts you in the bottom 49th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1050 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1050 SAT score?

East Carolina University, Texas State University and Georgia State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1050 SAT score.

What percentile is 1050 on the SAT?

A 1050 ranks in the bottom 49th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1050 SAT?

A 1050 converts to a 20 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 20 ACT score.