Southern Colleges for a 1050 on the SAT

What Southern colleges accept a 1050 SAT score?

These Southern 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 290 Southern 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 Southern 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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List of 1050 SAT Colleges

Displaying 290 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 870 target schools (good chance), 309 reach (harder) schools and 534 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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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Alice Lloyd College
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Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

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950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 565enrollment
  • $16,596net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Admission Chance99%

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Southwestern Adventist University
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Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $20,028net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance55%

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $11,759net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
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Admission Chance98%

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The Baptist College of Florida
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Graceville, FL

The Baptist College of Florida

Private 4 Year

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1070 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 410enrollment
  • $10,430net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance91%

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

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1160 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 564enrollment
  • $18,128net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 841-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance74%

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Montgomery, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

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1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,481enrollment
  • $9,529net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
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Admission Chance69%

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

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960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance92%

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Saint Catharine College
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Saint Catharine, KY
 

Saint Catharine College

Private 4 Year

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1010 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 649enrollment
  • $24,513net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance81%

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

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980 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
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Appalachian Bible College
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Mount Hope, WV
 

Appalachian Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

 

#2 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 232enrollment
  • $15,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1036-1188SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 4,266enrollment
  • $17,299net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 993-1178SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance84%

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Wake Forest, NC
 

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 2,764enrollment
  • $16,324net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1260SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance74%

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University of Houston Clear Lake
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Houston, TX
 

University of Houston Clear Lake

Public 4 Year

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1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 8,562enrollment
  • $17,871net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 990-1173SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 1050 SAT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Ottawa University Surprise
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Surprise, Arizona
 

Ottawa University Surprise

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,736enrollment
  • $35,402net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance24%

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Augusta University
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Augusta, GA

Augusta University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 9,140enrollment
  • $13,572net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance80%

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Middle Georgia State University
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Macon, GA

Middle Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 7,688enrollment
  • $13,174net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
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