Idaho Colleges for a 1090 on the SAT
With a 1090 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Idaho (7 target, 1 reach, 1 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 21 ACT.
Colleges in Idaho for a 1090 SAT
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1090 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1090; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
View the full list of colleges that accept a 1090 SAT in Idaho
1090 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion
Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1090 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.
| SAT Score | ACT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1030 | 20 |
| 1050 | 20 |
| 1070 | 21 |
| 1090 | 21 |
| 1110 | 21 |
| 1130 | 23 |
| 1150 | 23 |
Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.
Published: August 19, 2026