Midwestern Colleges for a 880 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 880 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 35 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 35 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 99 target schools (good chance), 435 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 880 SAT
Admission Chance90%

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Northeastern Illinois University
N
Chicago, IL

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jul 15

Cleveland State University
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,385enrollment
  • $15,719net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Aug 15

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%

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

Roosevelt University
R
Chicago, IL

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance83%

University of Dubuque
D
Dubuque, IA

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance80%

McKendree University
M
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $22,431net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance54%

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Aug 15

Eureka College
E
Eureka, IL

Eureka College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 559enrollment
  • $19,443net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1155SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance79%

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 880 SAT

Applications Due Aug 26

Defiance College
D
Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance50%

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jul 1

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance62%

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Aug 1

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance49%

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 880 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Aug 1