Southeastern Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

With a 1030 SAT, you are competitive at 399 four-year colleges in the Southeast (200 target, 98 reach, 101 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 20 ACT.

Colleges in the Southeast 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
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA	940-1180	1060	55%	Medium
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA	1030-1270	1150	83%	Medium
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV	1010-1220	1115	89%	Medium
Towson University Towson, MD	950-1235	1092	82%	Medium
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA	880-1120	1000	64%	Medium
Morgan State University Baltimore, MD	840-1070	955	82%	Medium
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA	986-1133	1059	88%	Medium
University of Memphis Memphis, TN	915-1180	1047	72%	Medium
North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC	1020-1190	1105	50%	Medium
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL	1030-1300	1165	73%	Medium
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	1010-1270	1140	93%	Medium
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA	950-1140	1045	52%	Medium

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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 Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	1170-1400	1285	77%	Low
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	1070-1290	1180	93%	Low
East Carolina University Greenville, NC	1070-1240	1155	89%	Low
University of South Carolina Columbia Columbia, SC	1180-1360	1270	60%	Low
The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	1070-1240	1155	40%	Low
Appalachian State University Boone, NC	1120-1280	1200	90%	Low
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	1040-1200	1120	66%	Low
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	1160-1360	1260	87%	Low
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	1040-1200	1120	63%	Low
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	1170-1340	1255	72%	Low
University of South Florida Tampa, FL	1130-1320	1225	43%	Low
Elon University Elon, NC	1130-1280	1205	66%	Low

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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
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	749-967	858	98%	High
Savannah State University Savannah, GA	845-980	912	100%	High
Albany State University Albany, GA	740-900	820	100%	High
Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC	830-1020	925	78%	High
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
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY	820-1010	915	96%	High
Benedict College Columbia, SC	820-1010	915	96%	High
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD	840-1010	925	96%	High

View all 101 safety colleges

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

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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