Colleges for a 920 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 920 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 920 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 226 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 920 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 920 SAT bad?

A score of 920 is pretty low. It situates you in the bottom 26th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your well below average 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 920 score represents 57% of the total possible points. If a 920 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 920

Let's examine how a 920 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 920 is 147 points (14%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 920 is 134 points (13%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 920 is 192 points (17%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 920 is 14 points (1%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 920 is 47 points (5%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 920 is 319 points (26%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 920 is 30 points (3%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 920 is 7 points (1%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 920 is 196 points (18%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 920 is 140 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 920 SAT score?

A 920 on the SAT translates to a 17 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 920 SAT score?

Scoring a 920 on the SAT places you in the 26th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 26% 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 442,000 students with only 1,258,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 226 colleges where your 920 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 642 target schools (good chance), 1,752 reach (harder) schools and 1,335 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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970 Average SAT Score

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 19

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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,000enrollment
  • $30,015net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Apr 15

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jul 31

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

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#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Kean University
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Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

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930 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due May 1

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Mar 1

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

 

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Mar 1

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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,553enrollment
  • $13,708net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 810-1130SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Winston Salem State University
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HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 5,004enrollment
  • $14,097net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 830-1050SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,107enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance86%

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Alabama A & M University
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HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,007enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 830-1033SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance66%

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jun 30

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

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
Your 920 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due May 31

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FAQs

Is a 920 a good SAT score?

A score of 920 is pretty low. The score puts you in the bottom 26th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 920 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 920 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 920 SAT score.

What percentile is 920 on the SAT?

A 920 ranks in the bottom 26th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 920 SAT?

A 920 converts to a 17 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 17 ACT score.