Is 1020 a good SAT score?

If you got a 1020 SAT score, you're probably wondering how you compare to other students, and whether a 1020 is good enough to get into college.

The truth is, it depends on your personal college goals and where you want to apply. We have the complete guide for you here. On this page, you'll find statistics about your score and what colleges you're competitive for. You can also use our Chance Estimator tool to figure out your chances of getting into your target schools.

1020 SAT Score Standings

Here's how you compare to other students and how many colleges you are competitive for:

Percentile: 43rd
Out of the 2.13 million test-takers, 1225780 scored the same or higher than you.
Competitive For: 290 Schools
You can apply to 290 colleges and have a good shot at getting admitted.
Missing Out On: 1217 Schools
You have a very low chance of getting into 1217 schools with this score.

Top Choice Colleges Chances

Can you get into your top choice colleges?

We've collected data from millions of students and thousands of colleges to figure out your chances at getting admitted with a 1020 SAT score. You'll also see how your chances improve with a higher SAT score.

To add a school to your list, type in part of the school name, choose from the dropdown, and click the button.

What if you improved your SAT score by 200 points? You would:

be competitive for 846 more schools in the country
raise your chances of getting into target schools from 15.34% to 60.07%

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Other Schools For You

What schools can you get into with an SAT score of 1020?

We've picked out a set of schools that are within range. Click on each school to learn more about it.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are hard for you to get into now, because they have average SAT scores that are higher than a 1020. But if you improve your SAT score, you'll have a much better shot.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1167	27
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1130	23
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1110	23
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1080	22
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	1070	22

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

These schools have average SAT scores that are close to a 1020. If you apply to these schools, you'll have a decent chance of admission. If you improve your SAT score by 200 points, you'll significantly improve your chances and get almost guaranteed admission for most schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Kean University	Union, NJ	1040	18
Texas A&M University - Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	1030	20
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1020	19
California State University Fresno	Fresno, CA	1010	19
Montclair State University	Montclair, NJ	1000	21
California State University Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	1000	20
California State University Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	1000	22

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

With a 1020 SAT score, you're already strongly competitive for these schools. You're very likely to get admitted if you apply. If you improve your SAT score, your Safety Schools will get better and better.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Clark Atlanta University	Atlanta, GA	970	20
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	954	18
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	950	20
California State University Fullerton	Fullerton, CA	950	22
Saint Elizabeth University	Morristown, NJ	950	16
Texas Southern University	Houston, TX	912	17
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven, CT	900	22

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