Midwestern Colleges for a 850 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 850 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 850 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 25 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 850 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 850 SAT bad?

A score of 850 isn't very competitive. It situates you in the bottom 15th 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 850 score represents 53% of the total possible points. If a 850 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 850

Let's examine how a 850 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 850 is 217 points (20%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 850 is 204 points (19%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 850 is 262 points (24%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 850 is 84 points (9%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 850 is 117 points (12%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 850 is 389 points (31%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 850 is 100 points (11%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 850 is 77 points (8%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 850 is 266 points (24%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 850 is 210 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 850 SAT score?

A 850 on the SAT translates to a 15 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 850 SAT score?

Scoring a 850 on the SAT places you in the 15th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 15% 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 255,000 students with only 1,445,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 25 colleges where your 850 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 72 target schools (good chance), 399 reach (harder) schools and 333 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Central State University

C

HBCU

Wilberforce, OH

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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 850 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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Chicago State University

C

Chicago, IL

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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 850 SAT

Admission Chance48%

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Northeastern Illinois University

N

Chicago, IL

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Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

5,756enrollment
$14,262net price
63%acceptance rate
810-1010SAT range
15-21ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Youngstown State University

Y

Youngstown, OH

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Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

11,071enrollment
$11,900net price
81%acceptance rate
830-1160SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Roosevelt University

R

Chicago, IL

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Roosevelt University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,725enrollment
$22,117net price
88%acceptance rate
840-1080SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance80%

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University of Dubuque

D

Dubuque, IA

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University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,776enrollment
$22,879net price
85%acceptance rate
828-1070SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance77%

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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 850 SAT

Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Aug 15

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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 850 SAT

Applications Due Aug 26

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Wilberforce University

W

HBCU

Wilberforce, OH

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

656enrollment
$14,070net price
45%acceptance rate
840-940SAT range
14-18ACT range
2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Rochester College

R

Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,167enrollment
$18,665net price
71%acceptance rate
840-1060SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.13Estimated Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance58%

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Oakland City University

O

Oakland City, IN

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

880enrollment
$17,103net price
56%acceptance rate
850-1150SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Aug 1

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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 850 SAT

Admission Chance46%

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Wilmington College

W

Wilmington, OH

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,046enrollment
$24,528net price
88%acceptance rate
850-1010SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Aug 1

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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 850 SAT

Admission Chance63%

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Rockford University

R

Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance40%

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Presentation College

P

Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

615enrollment
$27,553net price
76%acceptance rate
840-1130SAT range
19-22ACT range
3.07Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance64%

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William Penn University

W

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,473enrollment
$20,922net price
58%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance42%

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Iowa Wesleyan College

I

Mount Pleasant, IA

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Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

871enrollment
$20,074net price
81%acceptance rate
830-1010SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

Your 850 SAT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 15

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