Colleges for a 1080 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1080 SAT score?

With a 1080 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 689 schools where submitting a 1080 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 1080 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 1080 a good SAT score?

A score of 1080 is a little better than average. It places you in the top 55th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly above average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. If a 1080 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1080 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 1080 on the SAT converts to a 21 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 1080?

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.

Best ranked colleges for a 1080 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Virginia Military Institute1190
University of Tulsa1220
Washington & Jefferson College1180
Saint Marys College of California1160
Rutgers University Newark1150
Adelphi University1200
Saint Mary's College1160
Linfield University1130
Rider University1160
University of Illinois at Chicago1200
Bradley University1170
Oklahoma City University1140
Eastern Mennonite University1320
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome1220
University of Hawaii at Manoa1190
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Displaying 689 colleges where your 1080 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 2,076 target schools (good chance), 750 reach (harder) schools and 1,338 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1220 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
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Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Apr 1

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1100 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Apr 15

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
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Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

18 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance48%

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%

Applications Due May 1

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

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

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 10

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
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Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

11 reviews

1160 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,794enrollment
  • $33,020net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance40%

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Colorado State University Fort Collins
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Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 32,586enrollment
  • $17,609net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 11

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Howard University
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HBCU
Washington, DC
Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1190 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 12,065enrollment
  • $23,233net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
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Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Florida Atlantic University
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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
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Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Apr 1

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Composite

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance95%

Applications Due May 1

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 29,843enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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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
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Admission Chance88%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL
University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 34,199enrollment
  • $12,614net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of North Texas
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Denton, TX
University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 15

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FAQs

Is a 1080 a good SAT score?

A score of 1080 is a little better than average. The score puts you in the top 55th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1080 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1080 SAT score?

The University of Alabama, East Carolina University and University of Hawaii at Manoa are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1080 SAT score.

What percentile is 1080 on the SAT?

A 1080 ranks in the top 55th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1080 SAT?

A 1080 converts to a 21 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 21 ACT score.