Midwestern Colleges for a 980 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 980 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 980 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 122 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 980 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 980 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 980. It situates you in the bottom 36th 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 980 score represents 61% of the total possible points. If a 980 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 980

Let's examine how a 980 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 980 is 87 points (8%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 980 is 74 points (7%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 980 is 132 points (12%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 980 is 46 points (5%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 980 is 13 points (1%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 980 is 259 points (21%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 980 is 30 points (3%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 980 is 53 points (6%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 980 is 136 points (12%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 980 is 80 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 980 SAT score?

A 980 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 980 SAT score?

Scoring a 980 on the SAT places you in the 36th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 36% 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 612,000 students with only 1,088,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 122 colleges where your 980 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 363 target schools (good chance), 336 reach (harder) schools and 339 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

William Penn University

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Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,473enrollment
$20,922net price
58%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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Missouri Valley College

M

Marshall, MO

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Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,527enrollment
$18,450net price
61%acceptance rate
900-1130SAT range
16-20ACT range
3.04Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance56%

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Malone University

M

Canton, OH

Malone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,199enrollment
$21,571net price
78%acceptance rate
943-1190SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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Iowa Wesleyan College

I

Mount Pleasant, IA

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Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

920 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

871enrollment
$20,074net price
81%acceptance rate
830-1010SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Southwest Minnesota State University

S

Marshall, MN

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

6,930enrollment
$15,004net price
92%acceptance rate
935-1102SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Lourdes University

L

Sylvania, OH

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,136enrollment
$22,634net price
60%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance62%

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

M

Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,941enrollment
$23,391net price
85%acceptance rate
963-1228SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Mount Marty College

M

Yankton, SD

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

930 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

1,252enrollment
$21,476net price
68%acceptance rate
810-1050SAT range
19-24ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance74%

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Westminster College

W

Fulton, MO

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

610enrollment
$26,768net price
75%acceptance rate
930-1090SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

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Admission Chance70%

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Greenville University

G

Greenville, IL

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Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,088enrollment
$20,718net price
94%acceptance rate
809-1209SAT range
15-28ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Admission Chance93%

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Dakota Wesleyan University

D

Mitchell, SD

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

887enrollment
$19,825net price
75%acceptance rate
950-1420SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Aug 27

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Black Hills State University

B

Spearfish, SD

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Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,425enrollment
$16,782net price
97%acceptance rate
970-1085SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance95%

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Graceland University Lamoni

G

Lamoni, IA

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,237enrollment
$16,627net price
74%acceptance rate
880-1120SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

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Admission Chance72%

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Northern State University

N

Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,344enrollment
$17,264net price
78%acceptance rate
800-1150SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

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Admission Chance78%

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Kuyper College

K

Grand Rapids, MI

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

82enrollment
$18,853net price
76%acceptance rate
935-1170SAT range
-ACT range
3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance68%

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

C

Kansas City, MO

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

299enrollment
$14,897net price
63%acceptance rate
870-1170SAT range
15-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance59%

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Ursuline College

U

Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

950enrollment
$14,502net price
85%acceptance rate
975-1200SAT range
20-22ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Saint Josephs College

S

Rensselaer, IN

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

972enrollment
$15,836net price
77%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
21-24ACT range
3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance71%

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