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.

Mount Mary College

M

Milwaukee, WI

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,198enrollment
$22,897net price
69%acceptance rate
866-1123SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance67%

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Dakota State University

D

Madison, SD

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Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

3,241enrollment
$17,977net price
79%acceptance rate
940-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.33Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance70%

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Mercy College of Ohio

M

Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,261enrollment
$14,564net price
46%acceptance rate
780-1030SAT range
16-21ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance56%

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Methodist College of Nursing

M

Peoria, IL

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

456enrollment
$35,578net price
33%acceptance rate
800-1160SAT range
-ACT range
2.95Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jul 23

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Saint Mary of the Woods College

S

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,147enrollment
$17,358net price
78%acceptance rate
868-1052SAT range
18-30ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

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Admission Chance80%

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

C

Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,080enrollment
$24,828net price
98%acceptance rate
930-1090SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Union College

U

Lincoln, NE

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

694enrollment
$23,462net price
99%acceptance rate
980-1130SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

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Admission Chance98%

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Oak Hills Christian College

O

Bemidji, MN

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

102enrollment
$20,744net price
100%acceptance rate
880-1000SAT range
17-21ACT range
3.07Avg GPA

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VanderCook College of Music

V

Chicago, IL

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

263enrollment
$12,436net price
100%acceptance rate
890-1160SAT range
15-20ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

F

Ankeny, IA

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

448enrollment
$14,845net price
52%acceptance rate
940-1230SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Governors State University

G

University Park, IL

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

4,427enrollment
$9,833net price
57%acceptance rate
830-1060SAT range
-ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Principia College

P

Elsah, Illinois

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

323enrollment
$18,039net price
48%acceptance rate
970-1300SAT range
-ACT range
3.34Avg GPA

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Admission Chance34%

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Purdue University Northwest

P

Hammond, Indiana

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

8,911enrollment
$9,162net price
73%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.19Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Urshan College

U

Wentzville, Missouri

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

473enrollment
$9,467net price
85%acceptance rate
900-1060SAT range
18-22ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance85%

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