Hey y'all! Just curious, do any of you know what the average SAT scores are for each state? I want to see how my score measures up to others around the country. Any help would be appreciated!
Hello! Although SAT scores can vary from year to year, I can give you a general idea of the average SAT scores by state based on data from recent years. Keep in mind that these are just approximations, and it's essential to focus on your own academic goals and college aspirations.
Here's a list of average SAT scores by state:
- Alabama: 1043
- Alaska: 1065
- Arizona: 1092
- Arkansas: 1039
- California: 1068
- Colorado: 1025
- Connecticut: 1042
- Delaware: 985
- District of Columbia: 975
- Florida: 994
- Georgia: 1055
- Hawaii: 1050
- Idaho: 990
- Illinois: 1010
- Indiana: 1086
- Iowa: 1248
- Kansas: 1160
- Kentucky: 1201
- Louisiana: 1210
- Maine: 1012
- Maryland: 1017
- Massachusetts: 1118
- Michigan: 996
- Minnesota: 1138
- Mississippi: 1212
- Missouri: 1092
- Montana: 1167
- Nebraska: 1124
- Nevada: 1006
- New Hampshire: 1059
- New Jersey: 1091
- New Mexico: 1101
- New York: 1062
- North Carolina: 1016
- North Dakota: 1261
- Ohio: 1092
- Oklahoma: 1064
- Oregon: 1104
- Pennsylvania: 1080
- Rhode Island: 1010
- South Carolina: 1028
- South Dakota: 1230
- Tennessee: 1215
- Texas: 1026
- Utah: 1244
- Vermont: 1105
- Virginia: 1114
- Washington: 1077
- West Virginia: 970
- Wisconsin: 1295
- Wyoming 1230
As you compare your score to your state's average, remember that colleges generally consider applicants on an individual basis and with a holistic approach, so your SAT score is just one piece of the puzzle. It's also important to keep in mind the specific schools you're targeting, as different schools have different average SAT score ranges for admitted students. Good luck!
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