Southeastern Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 1040 SAT score?

These Southeastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1040 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 232 Southeastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1040 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 1040 SAT bad?

A score of 1040 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 47th 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 1040 score represents 65% of the total possible points. If a 1040 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 1040

Let's examine how a 1040 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1040 is 27 points (3%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1040 is 14 points (1%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1040 is 72 points (6%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1040 is 106 points (11%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1040 is 73 points (8%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1040 is 199 points (16%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1040 is 90 points (9%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1040 is 113 points (12%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1040 is 76 points (7%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1040 is 20 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1040 SAT score?

A 1040 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 1040 SAT score?

Scoring a 1040 on the SAT places you in the 47th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 47% 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 799,000 students with only 901,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 1040 SAT Colleges

Displaying 232 colleges where your 1040 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 690 target schools (good chance), 255 reach (harder) schools and 381 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance58%

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance92%

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Thomas University
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Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

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1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $12,557net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance47%

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance58%

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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance55%

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

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1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
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Admission Chance84%

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Wheeling Jesuit University
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Wheeling, WV
 

Wheeling Jesuit University

Private 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Score

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  • 749enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance70%

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

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1000 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
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Admission Chance79%

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance81%

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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1050 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,052enrollment
  • $13,591net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance59%

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Southern Wesleyan University
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Central, SC
 

Southern Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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1090 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,175enrollment
  • $17,639net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1013-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance41%

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King College
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Bristol, TN
 

King College

Private 4 Year

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1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
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Admission Chance53%

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Bethany College
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Bethany, WV
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

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990 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 623enrollment
  • $17,605net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
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Admission Chance71%

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Brescia University
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Owensboro, KY
 

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

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1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 646enrollment
  • $16,127net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 920-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
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Admission Chance48%

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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

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  • 133enrollment
  • $22,120net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Southern Adventist University
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Collegedale, TN
 

Southern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,903enrollment
  • $24,332net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 980-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
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Admission Chance57%

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

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1090 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1040 SAT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 26

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

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930 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance24%

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