Southern Colleges for a 880 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 880 SAT score?

These Southern 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 80 Southern 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 Southern 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 80 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 225 target schools (good chance), 666 reach (harder) schools and 468 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Alice Lloyd College
A
Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 565enrollment
  • $16,596net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Bluefield State College
B
HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $11,759net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

Kentucky Christian University
K
Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

870 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 629enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-890SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance52%

Central Baptist College
C
Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 564enrollment
  • $18,128net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 841-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Aug 15

Mid Continent University
M
Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Saint Catharine College
S
Saint Catharine, KY
 

Saint Catharine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 649enrollment
  • $24,513net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Ohio Valley University
O
Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 880 SAT

University of North Texas at Dallas
N
Dallas, Texas

University of North Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

830 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,685enrollment
  • $10,351net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 775-886SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 880 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 6