Midwestern Colleges for a 1390 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1390 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1390 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 28 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1390 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 1390 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1390 it is extremely good. It situates you in the top 95th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your significantly 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 1390 score represents 87% of the total possible points. If a 1390 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 1390

Let's examine how a 1390 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1390 is 323 points (30%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1390 is 336 points (32%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1390 is 278 points (25%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1390 is 456 points (49%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1390 is 423 points (44%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1390 is 151 points (12%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1390 is 440 points (46%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1390 is 463 points (50%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1390 is 274 points (25%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1390 is 330 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1390 SAT score?

A 1390 on the SAT translates to a 31 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 1390 SAT score?

Scoring a 1390 on the SAT places you in the 95th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 95% 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 1,615,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 85,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1390 SAT Colleges

Displaying 28 colleges where your 1390 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 117 target schools (good chance), 15 reach (harder) schools and 1,044 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Michigan
M
Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,225enrollment
  • $19,318net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Feb 1

Ohio State University
O
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,540enrollment
  • $19,582net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Wisconsin Madison
W
Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,956enrollment
  • $13,376net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 15

Purdue University Main Campus
P
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance59%

Miami University
M
Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 19,107enrollment
  • $23,031net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Indiana University Bloomington
I
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 47,005enrollment
  • $16,234net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance89%

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
I
Champaign, IL

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in America

  • 56,916enrollment
  • $14,544net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 5

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
M
Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,955enrollment
  • $16,018net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1500SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 1

Wheaton College
W
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Aug 1

Oberlin College
O
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,992enrollment
  • $46,462net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1530SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 15

Creighton University
C
Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,397enrollment
  • $32,877net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1206-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Denison University
D
Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Jan 15

Grinnell College
G
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,759enrollment
  • $33,467net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 15

Kenyon College
K
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $43,044net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1515SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Jan 15

St Olaf College
S
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1310 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,755enrollment
  • $29,651net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Illinois Institute of Technology
I
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Mar 1

Macalester College
M
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15