Indiana Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

With a 1200 SAT, you are competitive at 39 four-year colleges in Indiana (19 target, 1 reach, 19 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 25 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 1200 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1200 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Purdue University Main Campus West Lafayette, IN	1200-1480	1340	50%	Medium
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
DePauw University Greencastle, IN	1200-1410	1305	57%	Medium
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	Medium
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	1045-1300	1172	78%	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 19 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
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 1200; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	High
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	High
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	High
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	950-1190	1070	84%	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
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	910-1180	1045	73%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Indiana University Southeast New Albany, IN	970-1180	1075	84%	High
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	960-1170	1065	67%	High

View all 19 safety colleges

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1200 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1200 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1140	23
1160	24
1180	24
1200	25
1220	25
1240	26
1260	27

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

Published: August 19, 2026