Eastern Colleges for a 1050 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1050 SAT score?

These Eastern 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 140 Eastern 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 Eastern 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.

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List of 1050 SAT Colleges

Displaying 140 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 396 target schools (good chance), 327 reach (harder) schools and 228 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
P
Johnstown, PA

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Cazenovia College
C
Cazenovia, NY

Cazenovia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 745enrollment
  • $17,238net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 957-1177SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Aug 1

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M
North Adams, MA
 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 938enrollment
  • $15,377net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance91%

La Roche College
L
Pittsburgh, PA
 

La Roche College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#54 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,068enrollment
  • $24,233net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 1

Castleton State College
C
Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 2,363enrollment
  • $16,791net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Carlow University
C
Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,104enrollment
  • $17,437net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Saint Vincent College
S
Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,536enrollment
  • $23,121net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due May 1

Seton Hill University
S
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#46 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,988enrollment
  • $24,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Aug 15

Thiel College
T
Greenville, PA
 

Thiel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 907enrollment
  • $22,732net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 965-1165SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Concordia College New York
C
Bronxville, NY

Concordia College New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

 

#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT

Hilbert College
H
Hamburg, NY
 

Hilbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 877enrollment
  • $16,930net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 898-1113SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Eastern Nazarene College
E
Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 535enrollment
  • $20,283net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Georgian Court University
G
Lakewood, NJ

Georgian Court University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,962enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1043-1251SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance64%

The College of Saint Rose
S
Albany, NY
 

The College of Saint Rose

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#51 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,786enrollment
  • $23,294net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1001-1228SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due May 1

University of Pittsburgh Bradford
P
Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $16,505net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1196SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Medaille College
M
Buffalo, NY
 

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#57 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $14,992net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 1

Waynesburg University
W
Waynesburg, PA

Waynesburg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#43 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,366enrollment
  • $22,281net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance73%

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 1050 SAT
Admission Chance88%