Southeastern Colleges for a 870 on the SAT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 870 SAT score?

These Southeastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 870 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 59 Southeastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 870 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 870 SAT bad?

A score of 870 isn't very competitive. It situates you in the bottom 18th 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 870 score represents 54% of the total possible points. If a 870 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 870

Let's examine how a 870 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 870 is 197 points (18%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
  • Female: A 870 is 184 points (17%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 870 is 242 points (22%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
  • Black: A 870 is 64 points (7%) lower than the average black SAT score of 934
  • Hispanic: A 870 is 97 points (10%) lower than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
  • Asian: A 870 is 369 points (30%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
  • Pacific Islander: A 870 is 80 points (8%) lower than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 870 is 57 points (6%) lower than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
  • Two or more races: A 870 is 246 points (22%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

  • All Students: A 870 is 190 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 870 SAT score?

A 870 on the SAT translates to a 15 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 870 SAT score?

Scoring a 870 on the SAT places you in the 18th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 18% 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 306,000 students with only 1,394,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 59 colleges where your 870 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 165 target schools (good chance), 495 reach (harder) schools and 342 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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 Chance94%

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Kentucky Christian University
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Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

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870 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 629enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-890SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA
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Admission Chance44%

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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 564enrollment
  • $18,128net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 841-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance52%

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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 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
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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
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