Eastern Colleges for a 1080 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1080 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1080 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 161 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1080 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 1080 SAT good?

A score of 1080 is a little better than average. It situates you in the top 55th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly above 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 1080 score represents 68% of the total possible points. If a 1080 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 1080

Let's examine how a 1080 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1080 is 13 points (1%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1080 is 26 points (2%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1080 is 32 points (3%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1080 is 146 points (16%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1080 is 113 points (12%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1080 is 159 points (13%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1080 is 130 points (14%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1080 is 153 points (17%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1080 is 36 points (3%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1080 is 20 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1080 SAT score?

A 1080 on the SAT translates to a 21 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 1080 SAT score?

Scoring a 1080 on the SAT places you in the 55th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 55% 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 935,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 765,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1080 SAT Colleges

Displaying 161 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 462 target schools (good chance), 276 reach (harder) schools and 237 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 26

SUNY College at Buffalo
B
Buffalo, NY

SUNY College at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,445enrollment
  • $13,812net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 940-1178SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.84Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance87%

La Salle University
L
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#34 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,049enrollment
  • $17,552net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance91%

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M
North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance95%

PennWest California
P
California, PA

PennWest California

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

 

#20 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,509enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT

Applications Due Aug 22

CUNY Brooklyn College
B
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,195enrollment
  • $5,972net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1180SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Feb 1

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Mar 1

Farmingdale State College
F
Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $8,111net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1178SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due May 1

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
S
Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,221enrollment
  • $17,873net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance76%

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 15

Penn State Abington
P
Abington, PA

Penn State Abington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,090enrollment
  • $20,460net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 15

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 1

Lock Haven University
L
Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Mar 15

University of Hartford
H
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance72%

SUNY College at Oswego
O
Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $17,376net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance91%