Southern Colleges for a 1390 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1390 SAT score?

These Southern 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 34 Southern 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 Southern 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 34 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 186 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 1,605 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Mar 1

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,384enrollment
  • $17,434net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Dec 1

Clemson University
C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 28,466enrollment
  • $24,577net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due May 1

University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,402enrollment
  • $36,467net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,607enrollment
  • $17,180net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,705enrollment
  • $10,614net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 15

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,709enrollment
  • $45,988net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1410SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Maryland College Park
M
College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance35%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jan 15

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 74,014enrollment
  • $20,375net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Dec 1

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 45,296enrollment
  • $17,402net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 4

College of William and Mary
W
Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 2

The University of Texas at Dallas
T
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,570enrollment
  • $13,555net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1430SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.78Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

Southern Methodist University
S
Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 12,053enrollment
  • $45,094net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 15

Tulane University
T
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1440 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 14,027enrollment
  • $50,263net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 15

Davidson College
D
Davidson, NC

Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $26,704net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1390 SAT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 7