Colleges for a 1050 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 1050 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1050 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 703 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1050 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 1050 SAT bad?

A score of 1050 is about average. It situates you in the bottom 49th 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 1050 score represents 66% of the total possible points. If a 1050 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 1050

Let's examine how a 1050 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 1050 is 17 points (2%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 1050 is 4 points (0%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 1050 is 62 points (6%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 1050 is 116 points (12%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 1050 is 83 points (9%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 1050 is 189 points (15%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 1050 is 100 points (11%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1050 is 123 points (13%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 1050 is 66 points (6%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 1050 is 10 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1050 SAT score?

A 1050 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 1050 SAT score?

Scoring a 1050 on the SAT places you in the 49th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 49% 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 833,000 students with only 867,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 703 colleges where your 1050 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 2,073 target schools (good chance), 996 reach (harder) schools and 1,425 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Saint Norbert College
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De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

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1140 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,882enrollment
  • $26,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance77%

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

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1140 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $27,375net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance82%

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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1130 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $23,067net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Villa Maria College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 465enrollment
  • $14,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 730-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
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Admission Chance87%

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance71%

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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

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  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
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Admission Chance59%

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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

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
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Admission Chance93%

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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

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $12,557net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance49%

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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

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  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance60%

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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1100 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance82%

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Oklahoma Christian University
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Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

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1130 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,537enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance94%

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,941enrollment
  • $23,391net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 963-1228SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance82%

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $25,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Connecticut Tri Campus
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Waterbury, CT
 

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

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1110 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $9,990net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance97%

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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

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  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance57%

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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Standish, ME
 

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Maine

  • 1,478enrollment
  • $29,625net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 960-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%

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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

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#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 Chance85%

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FAQs

Is a 1050 a good SAT score?

A score of 1050 is about average. The score puts you in the bottom 49th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 1050 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 1050 SAT score?

East Carolina University, Texas State University and Georgia State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 1050 SAT score.

What percentile is 1050 on the SAT?

A 1050 ranks in the bottom 49th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 1050 SAT?

A 1050 converts to a 20 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 20 ACT score.