Delaware Colleges for a 1280 on the SAT

With a 1280 SAT, you are competitive at 3 four-year colleges in Delaware (1 target, 0 reach, 2 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Delaware for a 1280 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1280 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Newark, DE

 1190-1370 1280 71% 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
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1280; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Dover, DE

 800-1020 910 47% High

New Castle, DE

 - - 100% High

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1280 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1280 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1220 25
1240 26
1260 27
1280 27
1300 28
1320 28
1340 29

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

Published: August 19, 2026