Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

With a 990 on the SAT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class SAT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 479 schools where submitting a 990 with your college application places you around the middle SAT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 990 SAT score. Keep in mind, a SAT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 990 a good SAT score?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. It places you in the bottom 38th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly below average job answering the questions on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the test. Since your score is on the lower end of the range, consider taking a test prep course and re-taking the SAT to see if you can do better.

What is the ACT equivalent to a 990 SAT score?

For comparison purposes, a 990 on the SAT converts to a 19 on the ACT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 990?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 990 SAT score
CollegeAverage SAT
Eastern Mennonite University1110
Saint Johns University1070
University of Illinois at Springfield1090
Elmhurst College1080
Trinity Christian College1080
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences1090
Rutgers University Camden1080
Albion College1050
Bay Path University1060
University of Saint Joseph1070
Nebraska Wesleyan University1120
Saint Vincent College1080
Trinity International University1010
Millikin University1050
Dominican University1060
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Displaying 479 colleges where your 990 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 1,443 target schools (good chance), 1,140 reach (harder) schools and 1,107 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,349enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
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Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 1

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,745enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
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Admission Chance79%

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,293enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance79%

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 24,286enrollment
  • $17,162net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Apr 15

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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,776enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 880-1040SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due May 1

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

990 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,634enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 910-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
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Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Nov 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN
University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1100 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 22,205enrollment
  • $13,777net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance75%

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

950 Average SAT

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,072enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 844-1049SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Mar 1

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North Carolina A & T State University
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,753enrollment
  • $9,541net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 960-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due May 1

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,912enrollment
  • $13,904net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

970 Average SAT

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,015enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 890-1040SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Apr 30

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA
California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 16,746enrollment
  • $16,109net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 
University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 13,419enrollment
  • $15,749net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.22Avg Weighted GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Kean University
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Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1010 Average SAT

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,064enrollment
  • $17,401net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 920-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due May 31

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

910 Average SAT

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,020enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due May 1

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA
California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,497enrollment
  • $6,906net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Northern Colorado
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Greeley, CO
University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,460enrollment
  • $16,510net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 27

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 8,018enrollment
  • $17,239net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 31

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FAQs

Is a 990 a good SAT score?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. The score puts you in the bottom 38th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 990 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 990 SAT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 990 SAT score.

What percentile is 990 on the SAT?

A 990 ranks in the bottom 38th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 990 SAT?

A 990 converts to a 19 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 19 ACT score.