Indiana Colleges for a 1270 on the SAT

With a 1270 SAT, you are competitive at 39 four-year colleges in Indiana (12 target, 1 reach, 26 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 1270 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1270 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Purdue University Main Campus West Lafayette, IN	1200-1480	1340	50%	Medium
Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN	1170-1400	1285	78%	Medium
Butler University Indianapolis, IN	1160-1350	1255	85%	Medium
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	1060-1280	1170	89%	Medium
DePauw University Greencastle, IN	1200-1410	1305	57%	Medium
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	1045-1300	1172	78%	Medium
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	980-1300	1140	75%	Medium
Hanover College Hanover, IN	1110-1280	1195	84%	Medium
Taylor University Upland, IN	1070-1330	1200	74%	Medium
Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN	1130-1325	1227	76%	Medium
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN	1060-1270	1165	63%	Medium
Earlham College Richmond, IN	1110-1290	1200	73%	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
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN	1320-1500	1410	77%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1270; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Ball State University Muncie, IN	1080-1260	1170	85%	High
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	1030-1240	1135	76%	High
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	High
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	High
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	High
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	High
Trine University Angola, IN	1030-1240	1135	85%	High
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	950-1190	1070	84%	High
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN	1030-1240	1135	96%	High
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	900-1150	1025	98%	High
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	870-1070	970	96%	High

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1270 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1270 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1210	25
1230	26
1250	26
1270	27
1290	27
1310	28
1330	29

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

Published: August 19, 2026