Eastern Colleges for a 890 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 890 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 890 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 12 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 890 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 890 SAT bad?

A score of 890 is in the lower quarter. It situates you in the bottom 21st 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 890 score represents 56% of the total possible points. If a 890 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 890

Let's examine how a 890 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 890 is 177 points (17%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 890 is 164 points (16%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 890 is 222 points (20%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 890 is 44 points (5%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 890 is 77 points (8%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 890 is 349 points (28%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 890 is 60 points (6%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 890 is 37 points (4%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 890 is 226 points (20%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 890 is 170 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 890 SAT score?

A 890 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 890 SAT score?

Scoring a 890 on the SAT places you in the 21st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 21% 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 357,000 students with only 1,343,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 890 SAT Colleges

Displaying 12 colleges where your 890 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 33 target schools (good chance), 357 reach (harder) schools and 222 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Bloomfield College
B
Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

870 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,153enrollment
  • $20,320net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 770-960SAT range
  • 14-16ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
L
HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,824enrollment
  • $15,502net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due May 1

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 890 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 15

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 890 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 15

New Jersey City University
N
Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,252net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $26,257net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance70%

CUNY York College
Y
Jamaica, NY

CUNY York College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,446enrollment
  • $6,670net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 870-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Feb 1

Nyack College
N
Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT

Applications Due Aug 31

Keystone College
K
La Plume, PA
 

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,131enrollment
  • $15,559net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 885-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Holy Family University
H
Philadelphia, PA
 

Holy Family University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,912enrollment
  • $12,379net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 852-1092SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Carlow University
C
Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,104enrollment
  • $17,437net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Villa Maria College
V
Buffalo, NY
 

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 465enrollment
  • $14,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 730-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
Your 890 SAT
Admission Chance78%