Southern Colleges for a 1590 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1590 SAT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1590 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 33 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1590 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 1590 SAT good?

It can't be beat. You have a shot at getting in anywhere with a score of 1590. 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 truly exceptional 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 1590 score represents 99% of the total possible points. If a 1590 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 1590

Let's examine how a 1590 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1590 is 523 points (49%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1590 is 536 points (51%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1590 is 478 points (43%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1590 is 656 points (70%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1590 is 623 points (64%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1590 is 351 points (28%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1590 is 640 points (67%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1590 is 663 points (72%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1590 is 474 points (42%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1590 is 530 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1590 SAT score?

A 1590 on the SAT translates to a 36 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 1590 SAT score?

Scoring a 1590 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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List of 1590 SAT Colleges

Displaying 33 colleges where your 1590 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 54 target schools (good chance), 21 reach (harder) schools and 1,746 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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 1590 SAT
Admission Chance33%

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 1590 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 7

University of Richmond
R
University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1460 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 1

United States Naval Academy
N
Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 31

Trinity University
T
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,692enrollment
  • $30,038net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 15

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1470 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 1

Fisk University
F
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

Rhodes College
R
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1390 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

Furman University
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 1590 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Alabama at Huntsville
A
Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance95%

St John's College
S
Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Centre College
C
Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1330 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1320 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance99%

St John's College
S
Santa Fe, NM

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1360 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 439enrollment
  • $29,265net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Patrick Henry College
P
Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1340 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 1590 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jul 15