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.

Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,099enrollment
  • $43,923net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance37%

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Westmont College
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Santa Barbara, CA
 

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $33,112net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1458SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Denison University
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Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance40%

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,759enrollment
  • $33,467net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance14%

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Hamilton College
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Clinton, NY

Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1480 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 2,072enrollment
  • $24,503net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1540SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance13%

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Kenyon College
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Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1430 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $43,044net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1515SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance45%

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Stevens Institute of Technology
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Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1450 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $41,689net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance57%

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Gettysburg College
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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1400 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance83%

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Rhodes College
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Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance72%

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Furman University
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Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,443enrollment
  • $33,370net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1455SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance83%

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St Olaf College
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Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance72%

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Macalester College
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Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1420 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance41%

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The College of Wooster
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Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1350 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance76%

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Trinity College
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Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,205enrollment
  • $32,704net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 17

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Colorado College
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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1370 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 2,203enrollment
  • $33,178net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance28%

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1380 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,493enrollment
  • $39,935net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1293-1473SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance66%

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
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Terre Haute, IN

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,188enrollment
  • $41,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1483SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1510 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1490 SAT
Admission Chance7%

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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.