Connecticut Colleges for a 1220 on the SAT

With a 1220 SAT, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Connecticut (7 target, 4 reach, 9 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 25 ACT.

Colleges in Connecticut for a 1220 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1220 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1150-1320 1235 72% Medium
1210-1440 1325 52% Medium

West Haven, CT

1060-1265 1162 60% Medium

West Hartford, CT

1120-1310 1215 96% Medium
930-1260 1095 83% Medium
1070-1260 1165 83% Medium
930-1220 1075 88% 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

Fairfield, CT

1260-1390 1325 33% Low

Hartford, CT

1298-1470 1384 29% Low

New London, Connecticut

1240-1400 1320 22% Low

New London, CT

1350-1500 1425 37% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1220; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
960-1190 1075 73% High

Bridgeport, CT

880-1115 997 83% High
1040-1170 1105 87% High

West Hartford, CT

850-1170 1010 79% High
960-1190 1075 88% High
910-1200 1055 87% High

East Hartford, CT

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

New Britain, CT

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1220 SAT in Connecticut

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1220 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1220 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1160 24
1180 24
1200 25
1220 25
1240 26
1260 27
1280 27

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

Published: August 19, 2026