Southern Colleges for a 890 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 890 SAT score?

These Southern 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 89 Southern 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 Southern 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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Displaying 89 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 249 target schools (good chance), 666 reach (harder) schools and 471 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Spalding University

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Louisville, KY

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Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,532enrollment
$26,539net price
98%acceptance rate
858-1105SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 890 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Virginia Intermont College

V

Bristol, Virginia

Virginia Intermont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

549enrollment
$24,154net price
98%acceptance rate
870-1100SAT range
18-22ACT range
3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance97%

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Fairmont State University

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Fairmont, WV

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Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

3,498enrollment
$10,794net price
98%acceptance rate
820-1050SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

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Admission Chance97%

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Trinity Baptist College

T

Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

350enrollment
$19,217net price
50%acceptance rate
890-1090SAT range
17-21ACT range
2.96Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance34%

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

N

Alva, OK

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

1,852enrollment
$10,448net price
56%acceptance rate
830-1070SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

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Admission Chance48%

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Davis & Elkins College

D

Elkins, WV

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

650enrollment
$20,126net price
75%acceptance rate
880-1125SAT range
1-14ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

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Admission Chance63%

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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

H

Moore, OK

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

281enrollment
$20,952net price
43%acceptance rate
846-1033SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance35%

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Bethany College

B

Bethany, WV

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

623enrollment
$17,605net price
65%acceptance rate
870-1110SAT range
18-26ACT range
2.85Avg GPA

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Admission Chance52%

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Mid Atlantic Christian University

M

Elizabeth City, NC

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

133enrollment
$22,120net price
63%acceptance rate
760-1160SAT range
14-21ACT range
3.09Avg GPA

Your 890 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Visible Music College

V

Memphis, TN

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

230enrollment
$23,636net price
20%acceptance rate
605-1250SAT range
17-21ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance19%

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Alice Lloyd College

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Pippa Passes, KY

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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

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Admission Chance98%

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Bluefield State College

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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

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Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

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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

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Admission Chance60%

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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 890 SAT

Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Aug 15

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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

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Admission Chance83%

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Saint Catharine College

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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

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Admission Chance66%

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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

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