Michigan Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Michigan colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Michigan colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 990 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 19 Michigan colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 990 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 Michigan colleges

Is a 990 SAT bad?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 38th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly 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 990 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 990 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 990

Let's examine how a 990 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 990 is 77 points (7%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 990 is 64 points (6%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 990 is 122 points (11%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 990 is 56 points (6%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 990 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 990 is 249 points (20%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 990 is 40 points (4%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 990 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 990 is 126 points (11%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 990 is 70 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 990 SAT score?

A 990 on the SAT translates to a 19 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 990 SAT score?

Scoring a 990 on the SAT places you in the 38th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 38% 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 646,000 students with only 1,054,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 19 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 57 target schools (good chance), 30 reach (harder) schools and 45 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Grand Valley State University

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Allendale, MI

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Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

21,648enrollment
$17,105net price
90%acceptance rate
960-1210SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

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Central Michigan University

C

Mount Pleasant, MI

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Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

14,557enrollment
$15,605net price
79%acceptance rate
980-1220SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance68%

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Western Michigan University

W

Kalamazoo, MI

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Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

17,000enrollment
$20,030net price
85%acceptance rate
990-1220SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance75%

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Eastern Michigan University

E

Ypsilanti, MI

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Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

14,018enrollment
$15,826net price
83%acceptance rate
930-1180SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance78%

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Ferris State University

F

Big Rapids, MI

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Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

10,072enrollment
$13,978net price
88%acceptance rate
910-1150SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance86%

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Adrian College

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Adrian, MI

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Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,821enrollment
$24,870net price
69%acceptance rate
940-1160SAT range
17-25ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Saginaw Valley State University

S

University Center, MI

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Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

7,147enrollment
$12,432net price
76%acceptance rate
970-1180SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance65%

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University of Detroit Mercy

D

Detroit, MI

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University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

5,360enrollment
$18,197net price
91%acceptance rate
960-1208SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Mar 1

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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 990 SAT

Admission Chance60%

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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 990 SAT

Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Aug 22

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Spring Arbor University

S

Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,396enrollment
$22,375net price
47%acceptance rate
970-1135SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance35%

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Madonna University

M

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

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Admission Chance62%

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Northwood University Michigan

N

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

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Admission Chance73%

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Siena Heights University

S

Adrian, MI

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Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,857enrollment
$20,074net price
65%acceptance rate
930-1133SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.32Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Cornerstone University

C

Grand Rapids, MI

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Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,781enrollment
$20,935net price
82%acceptance rate
970-1220SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance73%

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Olivet College

O

Olivet, MI

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

919enrollment
$21,394net price
85%acceptance rate
910-1120SAT range
18-23ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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Rochester College

R

Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,167enrollment
$18,665net price
71%acceptance rate
840-1060SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.13Estimated Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance76%

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Cleary University

C

Ann Arbor, MI

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

891enrollment
$27,209net price
68%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
18-19ACT range
3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jul 15

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