Kentucky Colleges for a 1080 on the SAT

What Kentucky colleges accept a 1080 SAT score?

These Kentucky 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 19 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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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Displaying 19 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 57 target schools (good chance), 15 reach (harder) schools and 18 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Kentucky

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Lexington, KY

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University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

31,547enrollment
$18,693net price
95%acceptance rate
1070-1290SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 1080 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Louisville

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Louisville, KY

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University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

22,017enrollment
$19,327net price
82%acceptance rate
1070-1270SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 1080 SAT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Northern Kentucky University

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Highland Heights, KY

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Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

15,801enrollment
$7,259net price
86%acceptance rate
1030-1290SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 1080 SAT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Western Kentucky University

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Bowling Green, KY

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Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

16,493enrollment
$12,625net price
97%acceptance rate
980-1170SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

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Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Murray State University

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Murray, KY

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Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

9,479enrollment
$11,042net price
84%acceptance rate
965-1190SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

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Admission Chance84%

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Georgetown College

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Georgetown, KY

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Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,548enrollment
$15,152net price
72%acceptance rate
1030-1230SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

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Admission Chance65%

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Eastern Kentucky University

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Richmond, KY

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Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

14,324enrollment
$10,806net price
64%acceptance rate
940-1185SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 1080 SAT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Asbury University

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Wilmore, KY

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Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

1,650enrollment
$21,506net price
79%acceptance rate
1080-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

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Admission Chance66%

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Union College

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Barbourville, KY

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Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

970enrollment
$18,221net price
53%acceptance rate
955-1148SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.15Avg GPA

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Admission Chance58%

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Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Owensboro, KY

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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

813enrollment
$20,735net price
69%acceptance rate
980-1210SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

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Admission Chance67%

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Spalding University

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Louisville, KY

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Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,532enrollment
$26,539net price
98%acceptance rate
858-1105SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

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Admission Chance99%

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Thomas More University

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Crestview Hills, KY

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,958enrollment
$21,962net price
94%acceptance rate
1005-1256SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

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Admission Chance92%

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Midway University

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Midway, KY

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Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,441enrollment
$22,848net price
94%acceptance rate
1010-1130SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

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Admission Chance95%

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University of the Cumberlands

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Williamsburg, KY

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University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

18,053enrollment
$14,337net price
83%acceptance rate
960-1160SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 1080 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 31

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Brescia University

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Owensboro, KY

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

646enrollment
$16,127net price
50%acceptance rate
920-1190SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

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Admission Chance53%

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Alice Lloyd College

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Pippa Passes, KY

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Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

565enrollment
$16,596net price
98%acceptance rate
760-1140SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Admission Chance99%

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Mid Continent University

M

Mayfield, Kentucky

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

2,474enrollment
$27,622net price
87%acceptance rate
830-1080SAT range
15-24ACT range
3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance93%

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Saint Catharine College

S

Saint Catharine, KY

Saint Catharine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

649enrollment
$24,513net price
78%acceptance rate
880-1140SAT range
18-22ACT range
3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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