1090 SAT Score

    A 1090 on the Digital SAT is in approximately the 49th percentile — a near average SAT score. A Digital SAT score near the national average. Many open-admission and regional universities will consider you.

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    Score
    1090
    Percentile
    49
    Tier
    Near Average

    Section Breakdown for a 1090

    Most students who score a 1090 are relatively balanced between the two Digital SAT sections. A typical split looks like this:

    • Reading & Writing: ~545
    • Math: ~545

    You can model different section splits using the free Digital SAT score calculator.

    Colleges Where a 1090 Is Competitive

    A 1090 SAT score is in range at schools including:

    • University of Kentucky
    • San Diego State
    • Washington State

    Note: College admissions consider GPA, essays, extracurriculars, and course rigor in addition to your SAT score. A 1090 is one data point in a holistic file.

    How to Raise a 1090 SAT Score

    Focus on the easier half of each module. Getting every easy and medium question right is the fastest way to add 100+ points.

    Start by taking a full-length Digital SAT practice module and logging which question types you miss. Then drill those exact skills in the SAT question bank.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the typical section split for a 1090?

    A balanced 1090 usually comes from roughly 545 in Reading & Writing and 545 in Math, but you can lean 20–40 points either direction and still land at 1090.

    What percentile is a 1090 SAT score?

    A 1090 on the Digital SAT is roughly the 49th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 49% of test takers.

    What colleges can I get into with a 1090 SAT?

    A 1090 is competitive at schools such as University of Kentucky, San Diego State, Washington State. Many more schools are reachable depending on your GPA and application.

    How do I raise a 1090 SAT score?

    Focus on the easier half of each module. Getting every easy and medium question right is the fastest way to add 100+ points.

    How many questions did I miss to get a 1090?

    A 1090 typically corresponds to roughly 34 missed questions across the Digital SAT, but the adaptive module routing means exact counts vary.

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