If you've achieved a score of 1190 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 28 Pacific Northwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1190 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 Pacific Northwestern colleges
Yes, a score of 1190 is a good score. It situates you in the top 74th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 1190 score represents 74% of the total possible points. If a 1190 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.
Let's examine how a 1190 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups
A 1190 on the SAT translates to a 24 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.
Scoring a 1190 on the SAT places you in the 74th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 74% 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 1,258,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 442,000 test takers achieving a higher score.
28 results
Displaying 28 colleges where your 1190 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 87 target schools (good chance), 12 reach (harder) schools and 66 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
1120 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#3 Best Public Universities in Washington
Applications Due Jan 31
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
1190 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
1250 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
1120 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
1130 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
1200 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#2 Best Public Universities in Washington
Applications Due Jan 31
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
1100 Average SAT Composite
#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
1230 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#3 Best Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
1260 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#1 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
1110 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#1 Best Value in Idaho
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
1180 Average SAT Composite
#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Jul 11
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
1110 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
1070 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
1260 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
1200 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
Applications Due Aug 25
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
1260 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#7 Best Private Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Aug 15
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
1100 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#4 Best Public Universities in Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
1100 Average SAT Composite
Test Optional
#3 Best Value Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Aug 1