Maryland Colleges for a 1040 on the SAT

With a 1040 SAT, you are competitive at 15 four-year colleges in Maryland (7 target, 5 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 20 ACT.

Colleges in Maryland for a 1040 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1040 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Towson, MD

 950-1235 1092 82% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% Medium

Bowie, MD

 796-1083 939 72% Medium

Frostburg, MD

 980-1200 1090 89% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 740-1330 1035 79% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 880-1020 950 46% Medium

Takoma Park, MD

 860-1130 995 46% 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

Emmitsburg, MD

 1046-1280 1163 74% Low

Baltimore, MD

 1078-1305 1191 77% Low

St. Mary's City, MD

 1143-1340 1241 69% Low

Baltimore, MD

 1090-1325 1207 78% Low

Chestertown, MD

 1140-1390 1265 57% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1040; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Princess Anne, MD

 840-1010 925 96% High

Adelphi, MD

 - - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1040 SAT in Maryland

See all colleges nationally for a 1040 SAT

1040 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1040 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
980 18
1000 19
1020 19
1040 20
1060 21
1080 21
1100 21

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

Published: August 19, 2026