Colleges for a 900 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 900 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 900 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 186 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 900 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 900 SAT bad?

A score of 900 is in the lower quarter. It situates you in the bottom 22nd 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 900 score represents 56% of the total possible points. If a 900 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 900

Let's examine how a 900 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 900 is 167 points (16%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 900 is 154 points (15%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 900 is 212 points (19%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 900 is 34 points (4%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 900 is 67 points (7%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 900 is 339 points (27%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 900 is 50 points (5%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 900 is 27 points (3%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 900 is 216 points (19%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 900 is 160 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 900 SAT score?

A 900 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 900 SAT score?

Scoring a 900 on the SAT places you in the 22nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 22% 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 374,000 students with only 1,326,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 186 colleges where your 900 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 525 target schools (good chance), 1,686 reach (harder) schools and 1,335 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

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940 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
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Admission Chance86%

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Fort Valley State University
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HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

880 Average SAT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $13,016net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jun 15

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South Carolina State University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

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930 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jul 31

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%

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Central State University
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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 900 SAT
Admission Chance91%

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance86%

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Delaware State University
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HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $11,886net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,787enrollment
  • $6,355net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

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910 Average SAT Score

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

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860 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,108enrollment
  • $20,081net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance66%

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Chicago State University
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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 900 SAT
Admission Chance56%

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

880 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Clayton State University
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Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jul 17

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Huston Tillotson University
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HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

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  • 1,025enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due May 1

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Sep 10

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Paul Quinn College
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HBCU
Dallas, TX

Paul Quinn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

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  • 938enrollment
  • $8,994net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 855-1015SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA
Your 900 SAT
Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Northeastern Illinois University
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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 900 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
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Admission Chance62%

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FAQs

Is a 900 a good SAT score?

A score of 900 is in the lower quarter. The score puts you in the bottom 22nd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 900 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 900 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 900 SAT score.

What percentile is 900 on the SAT?

A 900 ranks in the bottom 22nd percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 900 SAT?

A 900 converts to a 16 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 16 ACT score.