Southeastern Colleges for a 1030 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1030 SAT score?

These Southeastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1030 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 220 Southeastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1030 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 Southeastern colleges

Is a 1030 SAT bad?

A score of 1030 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 45th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your about 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 1030 score represents 64% of the total possible points. If a 1030 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 1030

Let's examine how a 1030 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1030 is 37 points (3%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1030 is 24 points (2%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1030 is 82 points (7%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1030 is 96 points (10%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1030 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1030 is 209 points (17%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1030 is 80 points (8%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1030 is 103 points (11%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1030 is 86 points (8%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1030 is 30 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1030 SAT score?

A 1030 on the SAT translates to a 20 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 1030 SAT score?

Scoring a 1030 on the SAT places you in the 45th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 45% 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 765,000 students with only 935,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 220 colleges where your 1030 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 657 target schools (good chance), 288 reach (harder) schools and 375 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 15,219enrollment
  • $13,036net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1198SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance63%

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,481enrollment
  • $19,911net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance39%

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Trinity College of Florida
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Trinity, FL
 

Trinity College of Florida

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 181enrollment
  • $14,645net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 780-1150SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Jul 31

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North Greenville University
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Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,125enrollment
  • $11,705net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 22

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance96%

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance67%

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%

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Warner University
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Lake Wales, FL
 

Warner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 849enrollment
  • $20,431net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 860-1070SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
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Admission Chance65%

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance76%

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Shorter University
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Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,515enrollment
  • $13,490net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1290SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance96%

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Johnson University
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Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 939enrollment
  • $21,012net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1175SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance53%

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Mount Olive College
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Mount Olive, NC
 

Mount Olive College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 2,239enrollment
  • $17,878net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1150SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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Admission Chance89%

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Toccoa Falls College
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Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,046enrollment
  • $20,609net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 1030 SAT
Admission Chance58%

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

 

#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
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Admission Chance73%

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,337enrollment
  • $18,701net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Admission Chance72%

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