Midwestern Colleges for a 800 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 800 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 800 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 10 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 800 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 800 SAT bad?

A score of 800 is definitely low. It situates you in the bottom 9th 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 800 score represents 50% of the total possible points. If a 800 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 800

Let's examine how a 800 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 800 is 267 points (25%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 800 is 254 points (24%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 800 is 312 points (28%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 800 is 134 points (14%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 800 is 167 points (17%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 800 is 439 points (35%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 800 is 150 points (16%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 800 is 127 points (14%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 800 is 316 points (28%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 800 is 260 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 800 SAT score?

A 800 on the SAT translates to a 14 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 800 SAT score?

Scoring a 800 on the SAT places you in the 9th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 9% 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 153,000 students with only 1,547,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 800 SAT Colleges

Displaying 10 colleges where your 800 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 24 target schools (good chance), 297 reach (harder) schools and 333 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Chicago State University
C
Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance41%

Lincoln College
L
Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

760 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 800 SAT

Bethel College Mishawaka
B
Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

Wright State University Lake Campus
W
Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

840 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,294enrollment
  • $11,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT

Applications Due Aug 26

York College
Y
York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 626enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 800-1125SAT range
  • 14-27ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance41%

Marian University
M
Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Northern State University
N
Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Mercy College of Ohio
M
Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,261enrollment
  • $14,564net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 780-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Methodist College of Nursing
M
Peoria, IL
 

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 456enrollment
  • $35,578net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 800-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 800 SAT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jul 23