Missouri Colleges for a 1260 on the SAT

With a 1260 SAT, you are competitive at 43 four-year colleges in Missouri (14 target, 1 reach, 28 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Missouri for a 1260 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1260 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
1150-1330 1240 78% Medium
1020-1270 1145 91% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

1200-1410 1305 75% Medium

Saint Charles, MO

1023-1230 1126 57% Medium

Kirksville, MO

1170-1370 1270 84% Medium

Springfield, MO

1130-1290 1210 58% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

1110-1310 1210 86% Medium
1060-1290 1175 63% Medium
1190-1420 1305 73% Medium

Columbia, MO

1130-1270 1200 77% Medium
1080-1270 1175 38% Medium
1150-1420 1285 97% 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
1290-1550 1420 72% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1260; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
976-1193 1084 86% High

Kansas City, MO

1116-1246 1181 70% High
1000-1230 1115 95% High

Jefferson City, MO

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Columbia, MO

- - 100% High
850-1030 940 74% High
1055-1240 1147 90% High

Kansas City, MO

800-960 880 88% High
- - 100% High

Parkville, MO

- - 100% High
810-1210 1010 68% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1260 SAT in Missouri

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1260 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1260 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1200 25
1220 25
1240 26
1260 27
1280 27
1300 28
1320 28

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

Published: August 19, 2026