Alabama Colleges for a 1240 on the SAT

With a 1240 SAT, you are competitive at 22 four-year colleges in Alabama (8 target, 1 reach, 13 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 26 ACT.

Colleges in Alabama for a 1240 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1240 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	1170-1400	1285	77%	Medium
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL	995-1255	1125	49%	Medium
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL	1000-1290	1145	78%	Medium
Samford University Birmingham, AL	1070-1250	1160	82%	Medium
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL	1210-1450	1330	88%	Medium
University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL	1210-1410	1310	69%	Medium
University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL	970-1200	1085	54%	Medium
University of West Alabama Livingston, AL	860-1120	990	43%	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
Auburn University Auburn, AL	1260-1390	1325	46%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1240; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	749-967	858	98%	High
Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	810-1040	925	58%	High
University of South Alabama Mobile, AL	970-1190	1080	71%	High
Troy University Troy, AL	940-1210	1075	96%	High
Spring Hill College Mobile, AL	1110-1230	1170	77%	High
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL	1036-1203	1119	92%	High
Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL	1006-1220	1113	69%	High
Faulkner University Montgomery, AL	886-1135	1010	73%	High
Miles College Fairfield, AL	-	-	100%	High
Amridge University Montgomery, AL	-	-	100%	High
Selma University Selma, AL	-	-	100%	High
Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL	-	-	100%	High

View all 13 safety colleges

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1240 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1240 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1180	24
1200	25
1220	25
1240	26
1260	27
1280	27
1300	28

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

Published: August 19, 2026