Florida Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

With a 1030 SAT, you are competitive at 63 four-year colleges in Florida (14 target, 17 reach, 32 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 20 ACT.

Colleges in Florida for a 1030 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1030 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL	1030-1300	1165	73%	Medium
University of West Florida Pensacola, FL	1020-1230	1125	58%	Medium
Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL	960-1190	1075	81%	Medium
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL	950-1220	1085	82%	Medium
Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL	980-1190	1085	78%	Medium
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL	1030-1180	1105	21%	Medium
Southeastern University Lakeland, FL	960-1183	1071	53%	Medium
Florida College Temple Terrace, FL	930-1220	1075	70%	Medium
Webber International University Babson Park, FL	853-1060	956	69%	Medium
Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL	1018-1240	1129	41%	Medium
St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL	860-1060	960	98%	Medium
Warner University Lake Wales, FL	790-1070	930	43%	Medium

View all 14 target colleges

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	1070-1240	1155	40%	Low
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	1040-1200	1120	66%	Low
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	1040-1200	1120	63%	Low
University of South Florida Tampa, FL	1130-1320	1225	43%	Low
Florida International University Miami, FL	1070-1260	1165	55%	Low
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL	1070-1270	1170	53%	Low
Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL	1100-1280	1190	57%	Low
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL	1160-1360	1260	65%	Low
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL	1120-1320	1220	58%	Low
Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL	1160-1330	1245	76%	Low
Lynn University Boca Raton, FL	1040-1200	1120	73%	Low
Stetson University DeLand, FL	1060-1270	1165	72%	Low

View all 17 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1030; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Valencia College Orlando, FL	-	-	100%	High
Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL	-	-	100%	High
Miami Dade College Miami, FL	-	-	100%	High
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL	-	-	100%	High
Bethune Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL	830-990	910	88%	High
Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	-	-	100%	High
St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL	-	-	100%	High
AdventHealth University Orlando, FL	1010-1140	1075	100%	High
Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL	-	-	100%	High
Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL	-	-	100%	High
Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL	-	-	100%	High
Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL	-	-	100%	High

View all 32 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1030 SAT in Florida

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1030 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1030 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
970	18
990	19
1010	19
1030	20
1050	20
1070	21
1090	21

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026