Southeastern Colleges for a 790 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 790 SAT score?

These Southeastern 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 11 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 11 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 30 target schools (good chance), 354 reach (harder) schools and 342 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

820 Average SAT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

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860 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,108enrollment
  • $20,081net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA
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Admission Chance45%

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

880 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
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Admission Chance85%

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Paine College
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HBCU
Augusta, GA
 

Paine College

Private 4 Year

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880 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 310enrollment
  • $15,877net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 776-976SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.81Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance38%

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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance15%

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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
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Admission Chance45%

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

890 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA
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Admission Chance77%

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

940 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Admission Chance34%

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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

Test Optional

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $22,120net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
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Admission Chance50%

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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 Chance16%

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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

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  • 565enrollment
  • $16,596net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Admission Chance97%

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