Colleges for a 940 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 940 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 940 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 301 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 940 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 940 SAT bad?

A score of 940 is pretty low. It situates you in the bottom 29th 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 940 score represents 59% of the total possible points. If a 940 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 940

Let's examine how a 940 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 940 is 127 points (12%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 940 is 114 points (11%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 940 is 172 points (15%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 940 is 6 points (1%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 940 is 27 points (3%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 940 is 299 points (24%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 940 is 10 points (1%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 940 is 13 points (1%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 940 is 176 points (16%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 940 is 120 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 940 SAT score?

A 940 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 940 SAT score?

Scoring a 940 on the SAT places you in the 29th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 29% 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 493,000 students with only 1,207,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 940 SAT Colleges

Displaying 301 colleges where your 940 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 852 target schools (good chance), 1,701 reach (harder) schools and 1,341 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Delaware State University
D
HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $11,886net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Feb 1

Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $15,864net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Mar 1

Fayetteville State University
F
HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 940 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Aug 1

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,072enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Bethune Cookman University
B
HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Saint Augustines College
S
HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#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 940 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Colorado Mesa University
C
Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,905enrollment
  • $15,085net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance72%

Chicago State University
C
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 940 SAT
Admission Chance61%

Kentucky State University
K
HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

880 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Angelo State University
A
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,599enrollment
  • $12,838net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Midwestern State University
M
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $11,361net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Alcorn State University
A
HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance22%

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jul 17

Huston Tillotson University
H
HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,025enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due May 1

Eastern Washington University
E
Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Sep 10

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Aug 26

Paul Quinn College
P
HBCU
Dallas, TX

Paul Quinn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 938enrollment
  • $8,994net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 855-1015SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jun 1

Northeastern Illinois University
N
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 940 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Jul 15

FAQs

Is a 940 a good SAT score?

A score of 940 is pretty low. The score puts you in the bottom 29th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 940 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 940 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 940 SAT score.

What percentile is 940 on the SAT?

A 940 ranks in the bottom 29th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 940 SAT?

A 940 converts to a 17 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 17 ACT score.