Midwestern Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 950 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 950 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 89 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 950 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 950 SAT bad?

A score of 950 is pretty low. It situates you in the bottom 31st 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 950 score represents 59% of the total possible points. If a 950 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 950

Let's examine how a 950 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 950 is 117 points (11%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 950 is 104 points (10%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 950 is 162 points (15%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 950 is 16 points (2%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 950 is 17 points (2%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 950 is 289 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 950 is 0 points (0%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 950 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 950 is 166 points (15%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 950 is 110 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 950 SAT score?

A 950 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 950 SAT score?

Scoring a 950 on the SAT places you in the 31st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 31% 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 527,000 students with only 1,173,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 89 colleges where your 950 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 261 target schools (good chance), 405 reach (harder) schools and 336 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Roosevelt University

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Chicago, IL

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Roosevelt University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,725enrollment
$22,117net price
88%acceptance rate
840-1080SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance87%

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Albion College

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Albion, MI

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Albion College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Michigan

1,456enrollment
$19,351net price
67%acceptance rate
930-1160SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance54%

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North Park University

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Chicago, IL

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North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,660enrollment
$19,029net price
68%acceptance rate
890-1162SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.14Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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Millikin University

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Decatur, IL

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Millikin University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,807enrollment
$10,492net price
75%acceptance rate
930-1200SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance63%

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Wright State University Main Campus

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Dayton, OH

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Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

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

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 23

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University of Dubuque

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Dubuque, IA

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University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance85%

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University of Michigan Flint

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Flint, MI

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University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

5,985enrollment
$10,840net price
66%acceptance rate
930-1220SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Aug 22

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McKendree University

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Lebanon, IL

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McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,960enrollment
$22,431net price
68%acceptance rate
871-1277SAT range
18-28ACT range
3.38Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

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Fort Wayne, IN

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,903enrollment
$18,162net price
98%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance97%

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Saint Johns University

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Collegeville, MN

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Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

1,645enrollment
$27,982net price
86%acceptance rate
915-1185SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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Grand View University

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Des Moines, IA

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,827enrollment
$20,236net price
98%acceptance rate
920-1080SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Marietta College

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Marietta, OH

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Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,198enrollment
$22,895net price
83%acceptance rate
940-1130SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance73%

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Madonna University

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Livonia, MI

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Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,109enrollment
$18,344net price
65%acceptance rate
890-1140SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance57%

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Indiana University Northwest

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Gary, IN

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Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

3,198enrollment
$6,553net price
80%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.14Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance68%

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Northwood University Michigan

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Midland, MI

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Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,246enrollment
$24,616net price
80%acceptance rate
950-1160SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance68%

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Muskingum University

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New Concord, OH

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,117enrollment
$19,682net price
86%acceptance rate
950-1120SAT range
17-22ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Saint Xavier University

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Chicago, IL

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,523enrollment
$11,302net price
84%acceptance rate
950-1120SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

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Admission Chance73%

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Eureka College

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Eureka, IL

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Eureka College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

559enrollment
$19,443net price
87%acceptance rate
870-1155SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

Your 950 SAT

Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 15

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