North Dakota Colleges for a 1080 on the SAT

With a 1080 SAT, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in North Dakota (5 target, 2 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 21 ACT.

Colleges in North Dakota for a 1080 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1080 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
968-1216 1092 95% Medium
875-1130 1002 37% Medium
930-1140 1035 65% Medium

Jamestown, ND

900-1140 1020 88% Medium
950-1110 1030 26% 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

Grand Forks, ND

1110-1290 1200 77% Low

Bismarck, ND

1110-1340 1225 75% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1080; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Bismarck, ND

- - 100% High
830-1070 950 99% High
880-1250 1065 100% High

Fort Yates, ND

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

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1080 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1080 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1020 19
1040 20
1060 21
1080 21
1100 21
1120 21
1140 23

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

Published: August 19, 2026