Utah Colleges for a 1250 on the SAT

With a 1250 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Utah (3 target, 1 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 26 ACT.

Colleges in Utah for a 1250 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1250 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Salt Lake City, UT

1190-1380 1285 86% Medium
1070-1290 1180 92% Medium

Salt Lake City, UT

1070-1310 1190 67% 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
1270-1460 1365 68% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1250; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
- - 100% High

Cedar City, UT

1030-1240 1135 82% High
- - 100% High

Saint George, UT

- - 100% High

Salt Lake City, UT

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1250 SAT in Utah

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1250 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1250 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1190 24
1210 25
1230 26
1250 26
1270 27
1290 27
1310 28

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

Published: August 19, 2026