Michigan Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

With a 1200 SAT, you are competitive at 37 four-year colleges in Michigan (16 target, 1 reach, 20 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 25 ACT.

Colleges in Michigan 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
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI	1180-1360	1270	85%	Medium
Wayne State University Detroit, MI	1060-1270	1165	81%	Medium
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	960-1200	1080	90%	Medium
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI	990-1255	1122	56%	Medium
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI	1030-1230	1130	88%	Medium
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	990-1220	1105	85%	Medium
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI	1130-1350	1240	92%	Medium
Hope College Holland, MI	1100-1340	1220	79%	Medium
Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI	1083-1330	1206	71%	Medium
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI	1030-1260	1145	75%	Medium
Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI	1170-1380	1275	75%	Medium
Kettering University Flint, MI	1160-1330	1245	79%	Medium

View all 16 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
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan	1320-1490	1405	21%	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
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	940-1190	1065	83%	High
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	920-1170	1045	80%	High
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	890-1120	1005	91%	High
Adrian College Adrian, MI	873-1140	1006	73%	High
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	920-1170	1045	72%	High
Albion College Albion, MI	930-1160	1045	81%	High
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI	1000-1225	1112	100%	High
Madonna University Livonia, MI	880-1080	980	63%	High
Northwood University Midland, MI	950-1160	1055	65%	High
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	806-1073	939	69%	High
The University of Olivet Olivet, MI	910-1120	1015	83%	High
Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI	840-1060	950	98%	High

View all 20 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1200 SAT in Michigan

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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