Oklahoma Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

With a 1020 SAT, you are competitive at 24 four-year colleges in Oklahoma (5 target, 7 reach, 12 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 19 ACT.

Colleges in Oklahoma 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
East Central University Ada, OK	900-1120	1010	58%	Medium
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK	980-1186	1083	76%	Medium
Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK	1010-1270	1140	97%	Medium
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK	803-1036	919	65%	Medium
Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK	930-1100	1015	66%	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
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK	1140-1330	1235	77%	Low
University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK	1223-1530	1376	62%	Low
Oklahoma State University Main Campus Stillwater, OK	1040-1250	1145	75%	Low
Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK	1120-1310	1215	99%	Low
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK	1050-1260	1155	77%	Low
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK	1090-1280	1185	66%	Low
Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK	1070-1240	1155	49%	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
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK	866-1136	1001	100%	High
Langston University Langston, OK	-	-	100%	High
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK	-	-	100%	High
Bacone College Muskogee, OK	938-1033	985	100%	High
Rogers State University Claremore, OK	-	-	100%	High
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK	-	-	100%	High
Randall University Moore, OK	838-928	883	58%	High
Cameron University Lawton, OK	-	-	100%	High
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK	-	-	100%	High
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK	-	-	100%	High
Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK	-	-	100%	High
Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK	-	-	100%	High

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

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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