What colleges can I get into with a 1030 SAT score?

A 1030 SAT score (around the 53th percentile) makes you competitive at many four-year universities. Your options include safety, match, and reach schools based on each college's admitted student SAT ranges.

Is a 1030 SAT score good?

A 1030 SAT score is in the around the 53th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than 53% of test-takers. This is around the national average.

How can I improve from a 1030 SAT score?

To improve from 1030, focus on your weakest skill areas with targeted practice, take timed practice tests regularly, and use tools like SAT Ace for instant feedback and AI-powered explanations.

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Colleges for a 1030 SAT Score

A 1030 SAT score falls around the around the 53th percentile nationally. We found 1000 colleges that match this score — including 839 safety, 85 match, and 76 reach schools.

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Test-Optional Note: Many colleges no longer require SAT/ACT scores. If you apply test-optional, GPA, essays, and extracurriculars carry more weight. Use our personalized match tool for a complete picture.

Recommended Colleges for 1030 SAT

Safety Schools(839 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH	—	96%	Safety	95%
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	—	90%	Safety	95%
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA	—	99%	Safety	95%
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg, ID	1090	97%	Safety	95%
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA	—	87%	Safety	95%
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA	—	93%	Safety	95%
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA	—	94%	Safety	95%
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	—	90%	Safety	95%
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV	1120	96%	Safety	95%
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ	—	91%	Safety	95%
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	—	85%	Safety	95%
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	—	92%	Safety	95%

+ 827 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Match Schools(85 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO	1393	75%	Match	75%
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL	1305	74%	Match	74%
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD	1320	74%	Match	74%
University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC	1280	74%	Match	74%
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	1245	74%	Match	74%
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL	1240	74%	Match	74%
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL	1115	73%	Match	73%
Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO	1345	73%	Match	73%
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL	1185	73%	Match	73%
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA	1175	73%	Match	73%
University of North TexasDenton, TX	1115	72%	Match	72%
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA	1115	72%	Match	72%

+ 73 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

Reach Schools(76 schools)

College	Avg SAT	Accept Rate	Category	Chance
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA	—	50%	Reach	35%
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA	1025	49%	Reach	34%
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA	—	47%	Reach	32%
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA	—	47%	Reach	32%
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC	1085	46%	Reach	31%
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX	1005	46%	Reach	31%
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA	—	43%	Reach	28%
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	—	42%	Reach	27%
The University of TampaTampa, FL	—	41%	Reach	26%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA	1365	50%	Reach	25%
University of California-MercedMerced, CA	—	39%	Reach	24%
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY	1410	49%	Reach	24%

+ 64 more schools. Use the calculator below for the full list.

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Results use a neutral 3.0 GPA baseline so SAT is the primary factor shown. Enter your actual GPA in the calculator above for personalized results. Data sourced from College Scorecard (NCES). Acceptance rates are based on the most recent publicly available data.