Rhode Island Colleges for a 1220 on the SAT

With a 1220 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Rhode Island (4 target, 1 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 25 ACT.

Colleges in Rhode Island 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
1020-1280 1150 72% Medium

Smithfield, RI

1190-1330 1260 65% Medium
1160-1330 1245 68% Medium
1140-1310 1225 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

Providence, RI

1250-1390 1320 51% 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
890-1160 1025 88% High

Providence, RI

870-1120 995 92% High
920-1140 1030 67% High

Providence, Rhode Island

- - 100% High

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

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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