Colleges for a 740 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 740 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 740 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 6 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 740 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 740 SAT bad?

A score of 740 is not a very strong. You can definitely do better. It situates you in the bottom 4th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your very poor 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 740 score represents 46% of the total possible points. If a 740 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 740

Let's examine how a 740 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 740 is 327 points (31%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 740 is 314 points (30%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 740 is 372 points (33%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 740 is 194 points (21%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 740 is 227 points (23%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 740 is 499 points (40%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 740 is 210 points (22%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 740 is 187 points (20%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 740 is 376 points (34%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 740 is 320 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 740 SAT score?

A 740 on the SAT translates to a 13 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 740 SAT score?

Scoring a 740 on the SAT places you in the 4th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 4% 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 68,000 students with only 1,632,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 6 colleges where your 740 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 12 target schools (good chance), 594 reach (harder) schools and 1,329 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

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820 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
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Lincoln College
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Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

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760 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA
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Admission Chance75%

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Villa Maria College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

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890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 465enrollment
  • $14,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 730-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance66%

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

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930 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

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University of Great Falls
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Great Falls, MT
 

University of Great Falls

Private 4 Year

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730 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 955enrollment
  • $22,318net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 720-740SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%

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FAQs

Is a 740 a good SAT score?

A score of 740 is not a very strong. You can definitely do better. The score puts you in the bottom 4th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 740 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 740 SAT score?

Albany State University, Lincoln College and Rust College are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 740 SAT score.

What percentile is 740 on the SAT?

A 740 ranks in the bottom 4th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 740 SAT?

A 740 converts to a 13 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 13 ACT score.