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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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.

Fisher College
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Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

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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 940 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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Pfeiffer University
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Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance57%

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Gordon College
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Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,135enrollment
  • $8,185net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance91%

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Dallas Christian College
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Dallas, TX

Dallas Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 247enrollment
  • $22,631net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 793-1077SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance51%

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance48%

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1122SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance65%

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Young Harris College
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Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,511enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA
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Admission Chance65%

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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CUNY York College
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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 940 SAT
Admission Chance56%

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Neumann University
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Aston, PA
 

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $28,707net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 905-1085SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance79%

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Felician College
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Lodi, NJ
 

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,148enrollment
  • $15,743net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 893-1108SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance85%

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Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

 

#27 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $19,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Wright State University Main Campus
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Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 23

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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

 

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
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University of Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $22,879net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 828-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
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Admission Chance84%

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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA
Your 940 SAT
Admission Chance21%

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Francis Marion University
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Florence, SC

Francis Marion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,045enrollment
  • $12,614net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 890-1123SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
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Admission Chance77%

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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.