Arizona Colleges for a 1000 on the SAT

With a 1000 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Arizona (2 target, 4 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 19 ACT.

Colleges in Arizona for a 1000 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1000 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
960-1170 1065 71% Medium

Surprise, Arizona

840-1160 1000 78% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1100-1320 1210 90% Low
1150-1420 1285 86% Low

Prescott, AZ

1095-1290 1192 95% Low
1140-1370 1255 77% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1000; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Tsaile, AZ

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Flagstaff, Arizona

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1000 SAT in Arizona

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1000 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1000 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
940 17
960 18
980 18
1000 19
1020 19
1040 20
1060 21

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026