New Jersey Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What New Jersey colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These New Jersey 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 8 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 8 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 24 target schools (good chance), 36 reach (harder) schools and 9 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 15

Montclair State University
M
Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 21,784enrollment
  • $13,742net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance87%

William Paterson University of New Jersey
W
Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,070enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jun 1

New Jersey City University
N
Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,252net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance89%

Felician College
F
Lodi, NJ
 

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,148enrollment
  • $15,743net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 893-1108SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jun 1

Centenary University
C
Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,935net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
F
Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,285enrollment
  • $16,030net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance80%

Saint Peter's University
S
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $11,996net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 990 SAT
Admission Chance83%