Colleges for a 880 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 880 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 880 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 138 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 880 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 880 SAT bad?

A score of 880 is in the lower quarter. It situates you in the bottom 19th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 880 score represents 55% of the total possible points. If a 880 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 880

Let's examine how a 880 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 880 is 187 points (18%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 880 is 174 points (17%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 880 is 232 points (21%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 880 is 54 points (6%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 880 is 87 points (9%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 880 is 359 points (29%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 880 is 70 points (7%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 880 is 47 points (5%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 880 is 236 points (21%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 880 is 180 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 880 SAT score?

A 880 on the SAT translates to a 16 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 880 SAT score?

Scoring a 880 on the SAT places you in the 19th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 19% 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 323,000 students with only 1,377,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 880 SAT Colleges

Displaying 138 colleges where your 880 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 387 target schools (good chance), 1,659 reach (harder) schools and 1,332 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Elizabeth City State University
E
HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,149enrollment
  • $4,120net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jun 30

Johnson C Smith University
J
HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,093enrollment
  • $20,045net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 800-980SAT range
  • 13-18ACT range
  • 2.48Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance24%

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Mar 15

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance35%

SUNY Morrisville
S
Morrisville, NY
 

SUNY Morrisville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,803enrollment
  • $16,070net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 15

Virginia Union University
V
HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

900 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance79%

St. Thomas University
S
Miami Gardens, FL
 

St. Thomas University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 6,370enrollment
  • $28,654net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Wesley College
W
Dover, DE

Wesley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 917enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.93Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT

Western Illinois University
W
Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance61%

The University of Texas at El Paso
T
El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 23,880enrollment
  • $9,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT

Applications Due May 1

La Sierra University
L
Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Chowan University
C
Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Youngstown State University
Y
Youngstown, OH

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Aug 1

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Coppin State University
C
HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,562net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jul 15

The University of Texas Pan American
T
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 1

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance16%

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus
S
Calexico, California

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 808enrollment
  • -net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance33%

FAQs

Is a 880 a good SAT score?

A score of 880 is in the lower quarter. The score puts you in the bottom 19th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 880 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 880 SAT score?

California State University Los Angeles, Clark Atlanta University and Morgan State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 880 SAT score.

What percentile is 880 on the SAT?

A 880 ranks in the bottom 19th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 880 SAT?

A 880 converts to a 16 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 16 ACT score.