Nevada Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

With a 1020 SAT, you are competitive at 6 four-year colleges in Nevada (1 target, 1 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 19 ACT.

Colleges in Nevada for a 1020 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1020 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1010-1240 1125 96% 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
1060-1290 1175 74% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1020; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
- - 100% High

Carson City, NV

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Henderson, NV

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1020 SAT in Nevada

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1020 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1020 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
960 18
980 18
1000 19
1020 19
1040 20
1060 21
1080 21

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

Published: August 19, 2026