Midwestern Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Midwestern 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 129 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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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List of 990 SAT Colleges

Displaying 129 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 384 target schools (good chance), 321 reach (harder) schools and 339 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Millikin University
M
Decatur, IL

Millikin University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,807enrollment
  • $10,492net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance68%

University of Mount Union
M
Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,130enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Indiana University South Bend
I
South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 4,326enrollment
  • $8,785net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Wright State University Main Campus
W
Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 23

University of Dubuque
D
Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $22,879net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 828-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance88%

University of Michigan Flint
M
Flint, MI

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

McKendree University
M
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $22,431net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Wartburg College
W
Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance95%

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
S
Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance97%

Goshen College
G
Goshen, IN

Goshen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $19,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jul 1

Saint Johns University
S
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance82%

Grand View University
G
Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

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%

Marietta College
M
Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Madonna University
M
Livonia, MI

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
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance62%

Indiana University Northwest
I
Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance73%

Southeast Missouri State University
S
Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jul 1

Franklin College
F
Franklin, IN
 

Franklin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 959enrollment
  • $20,791net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance89%