Midwestern Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 960 SAT score?

960 SAT Score, 32% Percentile

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 960 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 90 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 960 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 960 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 960. It situates you in the bottom 32nd percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your 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 960 score represents 60% of the total possible points. If a 960 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 960

Let's examine how a 960 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 960 is 107 points (10%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 960 is 94 points (9%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 960 is 152 points (14%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 960 is 26 points (3%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 960 is 7 points (1%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 960 is 279 points (23%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 960 is 10 points (1%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 960 is 33 points (4%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 960 is 156 points (14%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 960 is 100 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 960 SAT score?

A 960 on the SAT translates to a 18 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 960 SAT score?

Scoring a 960 on the SAT places you in the 32nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 32% 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 544,000 students with only 1,156,000 test takers achieving a higher score.


Change SAT Score

Explore colleges for other SAT scores

-10 +10

90 results

List of 960 SAT Colleges

Displaying 90 colleges where your 960 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 264 target schools (good chance), 384 reach (harder) schools and 276 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Northern Illinois University
N
Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 16,234enrollment
  • $14,397net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Aug 1

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
S
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,266enrollment
  • $15,638net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,340enrollment
  • $15,342net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,361enrollment
  • $12,638net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Chicago State University
C
Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

860 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,366enrollment
  • $8,637net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Northeastern Illinois University
N
Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 6,440enrollment
  • $14,831net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jul 15

Cleveland State University
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 15,308enrollment
  • $16,007net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 15

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,165enrollment
  • $17,563net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance76%

University of Indianapolis
I
Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,325enrollment
  • $20,441net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
S
Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 13,010enrollment
  • $14,506net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due May 1

Western Illinois University
W
Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,455enrollment
  • $15,361net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Northwestern College
N
Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1090 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,513enrollment
  • $24,513net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Purdue University Calumet Campus
P
Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

 

 

  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Adrian College
A
Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,871enrollment
  • $25,520net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Aug 1

Youngstown State University
Y
Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,298enrollment
  • $11,785net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

Anderson University
A
Anderson, IN

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,345enrollment
  • $23,792net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance46%

Lindenwood University
L
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,003enrollment
  • $18,054net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 17-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Saginaw Valley State University
S
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Composite

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,523enrollment
  • $15,032net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 960 SAT
Admission Chance65%