Midwestern Colleges for a 940 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 940 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 79 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 79 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 228 target schools (good chance), 408 reach (harder) schools and 336 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Olivet College

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Olivet, MI

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

919enrollment
$21,394net price
85%acceptance rate
910-1120SAT range
18-23ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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Ripon College

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Ripon, WI

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Ripon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

766enrollment
$21,999net price
81%acceptance rate
940-1160SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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Rochester College

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Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,167enrollment
$18,665net price
71%acceptance rate
840-1060SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance70%

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Hiram College

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Hiram, OH

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Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,018enrollment
$19,384net price
93%acceptance rate
890-1100SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.28Avg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance90%

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Upper Iowa University

U

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

3,072enrollment
$24,563net price
54%acceptance rate
890-1050SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.34Avg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance48%

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Oakland City University

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Oakland City, IN

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

880enrollment
$17,103net price
56%acceptance rate
850-1150SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Aug 1

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York College

Y

York, NE

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

626enrollment
$17,835net price
57%acceptance rate
800-1125SAT range
14-27ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

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Admission Chance55%

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Wilmington College

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Wilmington, OH

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,046enrollment
$24,528net price
88%acceptance rate
850-1010SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 940 SAT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Blackburn College

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Carlinville, IL

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Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

382enrollment
$21,575net price
64%acceptance rate
888-1125SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Admission Chance55%

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Southwest Baptist University

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Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

2,386enrollment
$18,926net price
100%acceptance rate
928-1148SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Trinity International University

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Deerfield, IL

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,242enrollment
$16,703net price
91%acceptance rate
925-1106SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

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Admission Chance86%

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Marian University

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Fond Du Lac, WI

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,340enrollment
$25,394net price
72%acceptance rate
800-1080SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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Buena Vista University

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Storm Lake, IA

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Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,973enrollment
$19,204net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
20-24ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

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Admission Chance65%

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Rockford University

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Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

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Admission Chance52%

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Presentation College

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Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

615enrollment
$27,553net price
76%acceptance rate
840-1130SAT range
19-22ACT range
3.07Avg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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Judson University

J

Elgin, IL

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Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

973enrollment
$19,268net price
58%acceptance rate
910-1140SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

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Admission Chance46%

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Trinity Christian College

T

Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

908enrollment
$18,822net price
71%acceptance rate
910-1110SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

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Admission Chance61%

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Clarke University

C

Dubuque, IA

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

965enrollment
$27,275net price
85%acceptance rate
920-1160SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

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Admission Chance77%

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