Colleges for a 1490 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1490 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1490 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 159 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1490 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1490 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1490 is awesome. It situates you in the top 99th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your almost perfect 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 1490 score represents 93% of the total possible points. If a 1490 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 1490

Let's examine how a 1490 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1490 is 423 points (40%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1490 is 436 points (41%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1490 is 378 points (34%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1490 is 556 points (60%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1490 is 523 points (54%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1490 is 251 points (20%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1490 is 540 points (57%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1490 is 563 points (61%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1490 is 374 points (34%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1490 is 430 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1490 SAT score?

A 1490 on the SAT translates to a 34 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 1490 SAT score?

Scoring a 1490 on the SAT places you in the 99th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 99% 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 1,683,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 17,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 159 colleges where your 1490 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 369 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,503 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Drexel University
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Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 22,344enrollment
  • $39,267net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Brigham Young University Provo
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Provo, UT

Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

15 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

  • 34,464enrollment
  • $13,521net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1468SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Dec 16

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

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#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 1490 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Bucknell University
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Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,787enrollment
  • $39,965net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance52%

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Southern Methodist University
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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 1490 SAT
Admission Chance63%

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Tulane University
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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 1490 SAT
Admission Chance16%

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Tufts University
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Medford, MA

Tufts University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 13,431enrollment
  • $30,479net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Davidson College
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Davidson, NC

Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $26,704net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 7

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,003enrollment
  • $23,985net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1440SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,620enrollment
  • $39,800net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1525SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance23%

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,891enrollment
  • $51,432net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 20

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Colgate University
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Hamilton, NY

Colgate University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in New York

  • 3,141enrollment
  • $27,074net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance14%

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Lehigh University
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Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 7,394enrollment
  • $30,453net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance53%

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Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1520 Average SAT Score

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,716enrollment
  • $19,962net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 8

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University of Rochester
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Rochester, NY

University of Rochester

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 12,197enrollment
  • $39,775net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Barnard College
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New York, NY

Barnard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1500 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,442enrollment
  • $26,009net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 4

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American University
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Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance70%

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Vassar College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1535SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance21%

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FAQs

Is a 1490 a good SAT score?

Yes, a score of 1490 is awesome. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1490 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1490 SAT score?

Harvard University, University of Florida and The University of Texas at Austin are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1490 SAT score.

What percentile is 1490 on the SAT?

A 1490 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1490 SAT?

A 1490 converts to a 34 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 34 ACT score.