Colleges for a 790 on the SAT

What colleges accept a 790 SAT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 790 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 20 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 790 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 790 SAT bad?

A score of 790 is definitely low. It situates you in the bottom 8th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your very poor 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 790 score represents 49% of the total possible points. If a 790 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 790

Let's examine how a 790 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 790 is 277 points (26%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 790 is 264 points (25%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 790 is 322 points (29%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 790 is 144 points (15%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 790 is 177 points (18%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 790 is 449 points (36%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 790 is 160 points (17%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 790 is 137 points (15%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 790 is 326 points (29%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 790 is 270 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 790 SAT score?

A 790 on the SAT translates to a 14 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 790 SAT score?

Scoring a 790 on the SAT places you in the 8th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 8% 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 136,000 students with only 1,564,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 20 colleges where your 790 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 51 target schools (good chance), 975 reach (harder) schools and 1,332 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Mercy College of Ohio
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Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

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910 Average SAT Score

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,261enrollment
  • $14,564net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 780-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
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Admission Chance32%

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University of North Texas at Dallas
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Dallas, Texas

University of North Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

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830 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,685enrollment
  • $10,351net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 775-886SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Admission Chance91%

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FAQs

Is a 790 a good SAT score?

A score of 790 is definitely low. The score puts you in the bottom 8th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 790 SAT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 790 SAT score?

Albany State University, Central State University and Saint Augustines College are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 790 SAT score.

What percentile is 790 on the SAT?

A 790 ranks in the bottom 8th percentile of all students who take the SAT exam.

What is the equivalent ACT score to a 790 SAT?

A 790 converts to a 14 on the ACT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 14 ACT score.