District Of Columbia Colleges for a 1240 on the SAT

With a 1240 SAT, you are competitive at 7 four-year colleges in District Of Columbia (1 target, 2 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 26 ACT.

Colleges in District Of Columbia 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

Washington, DC

1090-1320 1205 41% 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
1350-1500 1425 47% Low

Washington, DC

1280-1460 1370 62% 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
- - 100% High

Washington, DC

780-1022 901 58% High
- - 100% High

Washington, District Of Columbia

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1240 SAT in District Of Columbia

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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