Georgia Colleges for a 1160 on the SAT

With a 1160 SAT, you are competitive at 48 four-year colleges in Georgia (23 target, 1 reach, 24 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 24 ACT.

Colleges in Georgia for a 1160 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1160 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
940-1180 1060 55% Medium
1030-1270 1150 83% Medium

Atlanta, GA

1108-1320 1214 25% Medium

Macon, GA

1160-1350 1255 69% Medium
950-1140 1045 52% Medium

Mount Berry, GA

1125-1330 1227 64% Medium

Lawrenceville, GA

940-1170 1055 95% Medium
1070-1230 1150 78% Medium

Waleska, GA

940-1160 1050 62% Medium

Atlanta, GA

1090-1310 1200 88% Medium

Demorest, GA

1038-1245 1141 93% Medium

West Point, GA

972-1237 1104 44% 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
1270-1480 1375 38% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1160; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
880-1120 1000 64% High
986-1133 1059 88% High
845-980 912 100% High
740-900 820 100% High
920-1100 1010 72% High
800-1060 930 99% High
930-1070 1000 66% High
860-1078 969 68% High
875-1100 987 98% High

Marietta, GA

920-1130 1025 93% High
860-1080 970 76% High

Lagrange, GA

980-1123 1051 62% High

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1160 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1160 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1100 21
1120 21
1140 23
1160 24
1180 24
1200 25
1220 25

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

Published: August 19, 2026