Nebraska Colleges for a 1270 on the SAT

With a 1270 SAT, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Nebraska (3 target, 0 reach, 10 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Nebraska 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

Lincoln, NE

 1098-1330 1214 87% Medium

Omaha, NE

 1243-1428 1335 80% Medium

Lincoln, NE

 1020-1290 1155 80% 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
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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

Hastings, NE

 960-1180 1070 72% High

York, NE

 880-1110 995 52% High

Bellevue, NE

 - - 100% High

Fremont, NE

 963-1170 1066 66% High

Seward, NE

 1040-1235 1137 86% High

Peru, NE

 - - 100% High

Kearney, NE

 905-1125 1015 89% High

Chadron, NE

 - - 100% High

Wayne, NE

 - - 100% High

Lincoln, NE

 980-1130 1055 100% 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