Maryland Colleges for a 1230 on the SAT

With a 1230 SAT, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Maryland (10 target, 3 reach, 7 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 26 ACT.

Colleges in Maryland for a 1230 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1230 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Towson, MD

 950-1235 1092 82% Medium

Salisbury, MD

 1180-1320 1250 87% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 1200-1370 1285 75% Medium

Emmitsburg, MD

 1046-1280 1163 74% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 1078-1305 1191 77% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 740-1330 1035 79% Medium

St. Mary's City, MD

 1143-1340 1241 69% Medium

Takoma Park, MD

 860-1130 995 46% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 1090-1325 1207 78% Medium

Chestertown, MD

 1140-1390 1265 57% 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

Annapolis, Maryland

 1210-1410 1310 9% Low

Baltimore, MD

 1240-1420 1330 72% Low

Annapolis, MD

 1270-1440 1355 55% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1230; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% High

Bowie, MD

 796-1083 939 72% High

Princess Anne, MD

 840-1010 925 96% High

Frostburg, MD

 980-1200 1090 89% High

Baltimore, MD

 880-1020 950 46% High

Adelphi, MD

 - - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1230 SAT in Maryland

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1230 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1230 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1170 24
1190 24
1210 25
1230 26
1250 26
1270 27
1290 27

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

Published: August 19, 2026