North Carolina Colleges for a 1120 on the SAT

With a 1120 SAT, you are competitive at 51 four-year colleges in North Carolina (29 target, 7 reach, 15 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 21 ACT.

Colleges in North Carolina for a 1120 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1120 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
East Carolina University Greenville, NC	1070-1240	1155	89%	Medium
Appalachian State University Boone, NC	1120-1280	1200	90%	Medium
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC	1080-1270	1175	82%	Medium
North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC	1020-1190	1105	50%	Medium
Wingate University Wingate, NC	1010-1210	1110	91%	Medium
Campbell University Buies Creek, NC	1030-1230	1130	87%	Medium
Catawba College Salisbury, NC	1030-1300	1165	75%	Medium
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC	970-1200	1085	93%	Medium
Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC	960-1200	1080	75%	Medium
Gardner Webb University Boiling Springs, NC	975-1198	1086	77%	Medium
Guilford College Greensboro, NC	1120-1260	1190	80%	Medium
Barton College Wilson, NC	970-1150	1060	94%	Medium

View all 29 target colleges

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
Elon University Elon, NC	1130-1280	1205	66%	Low
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC	1140-1330	1235	80%	Low
University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC	1230-1340	1285	64%	Low
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC	1150-1355	1252	89%	Low
Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC	1140-1340	1240	62%	Low
University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC	1170-1360	1265	92%	Low
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC	1140-1370	1255	30%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1120; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
North Carolina Central University Durham, NC	980-1100	1040	87%	High
Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC	830-1020	925	78%	High
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC	890-1090	990	82%	High
Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC	780-940	860	34%	High
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC	920-1080	1000	64%	High
Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC	800-980	890	45%	High
St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC	-	-	100%	High
Greensboro College Greensboro, NC	900-1100	1000	70%	High
Livingstone College Salisbury, NC	800-960	880	59%	High
Carolina Christian College Winston Salem, NC	-	-	100%	High
Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC	-	-	100%	High
Shepherds Theological Seminary Cary, NC	-	-	100%	High

View all 15 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1120 SAT in North Carolina

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1120 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1120 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1060	21
1080	21
1100	21
1120	21
1140	23
1160	24
1180	24

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

Published: August 19, 2026