Louisiana Colleges for a 1180 on the SAT

With a 1180 SAT, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Louisiana (15 target, 0 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 24 ACT.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA	1180-1340	1260	73%	Medium
Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	790-1020	905	35%	Medium
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	920-1080	1000	45%	Medium
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	1100-1310	1205	86%	Medium
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	1050-1240	1145	93%	Medium
Dillard University New Orleans, LA	968-1202	1085	42%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	1120-1240	1180	87%	Medium
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	935-1241	1088	74%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	1160-1360	1260	85%	Medium
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	934-1196	1065	91%	Medium
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	970-1220	1095	92%	Medium
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA	1000-1195	1097	51%	Medium

View all 15 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
No colleges found in this category.

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
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	950-1113	1031	69%	High
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	820-1050	935	79%	High
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	866-1163	1014	93%	High
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	-	-	100%	High
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	-	-	100%	High

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

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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