Southeastern Colleges for a 1080 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1080 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 235 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 235 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 714 target schools (good chance), 216 reach (harder) schools and 435 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Presbyterian College
P
Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,199enrollment
  • $21,571net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Sep 21

Auburn University at Montgomery
A
Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Aug 1

Columbia College
C
Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Tennessee Technological University
T
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,902enrollment
  • $15,188net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 1

Averett University
A
Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,363enrollment
  • $23,781net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 850-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance81%

LaGrange College
L
Lagrange, GA

LaGrange College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 679enrollment
  • $21,557net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 980-1123SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Aug 31

Randolph Macon College
R
Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $28,389net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Macon State College
M
Macon, Georgia
 

Macon State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 5,702enrollment
  • -net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance60%

University of South Carolina Aiken
S
Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $11,872net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of South Carolina Beaufort
S
Bluffton, SC

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,124enrollment
  • $16,113net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Newberry College
N
Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 928-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Pfeiffer University
P
Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 15

Maryville College
M
Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance77%

University of South Carolina Upstate
S
Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Gordon College
G
Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,135enrollment
  • $8,185net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance96%

Hampden Sydney College
H
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $29,899net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 1080 SAT
Admission Chance30%

Applications Due Feb 1

Eastern Kentucky University
E
Richmond, KY

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