Indiana Colleges for a 1180 on the SAT

With a 1180 SAT, you are competitive at 39 four-year colleges in Indiana (22 target, 3 reach, 14 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 24 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 1180 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1180 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN	1170-1400	1285	78%	Medium
Ball State University Muncie, IN	1080-1260	1170	85%	Medium
Butler University Indianapolis, IN	1160-1350	1255	85%	Medium
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	1030-1240	1135	76%	Medium
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	1060-1280	1170	89%	Medium
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	Medium
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	Medium
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	1045-1300	1172	78%	Medium
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	Medium
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	980-1300	1140	75%	Medium
Trine University Angola, IN	1030-1240	1135	85%	Medium
Hanover College Hanover, IN	1110-1280	1195	84%	Medium

View all 22 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
Purdue University Main Campus West Lafayette, IN	1200-1480	1340	50%	Low
DePauw University Greencastle, IN	1200-1410	1305	57%	Low
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN	1320-1500	1410	77%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1180; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	High
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	900-1150	1025	98%	High
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	870-1070	970	96%	High
Goshen College Goshen, IN	880-1110	995	84%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	960-1170	1065	67%	High
Huntington University Huntington, IN	930-1150	1040	76%	High
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	850-1150	1000	83%	High
Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN	960-1150	1055	86%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Saint Mary of the Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	875-1070	972	72%	High

View all 14 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1180 SAT in Indiana

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1180 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1180 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1120	21
1140	23
1160	24
1180	24
1200	25
1220	25
1240	26

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

Published: August 19, 2026