Massachusetts Colleges for a 1290 on the SAT

With a 1290 SAT, you are competitive at 46 four-year colleges in Massachusetts (17 target, 4 reach, 25 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Massachusetts for a 1290 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1290 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Emerson College Boston, MA	1270-1420	1345	51%	Medium
Bentley University Waltham, MA	1280-1430	1355	45%	Medium
Endicott College Beverly, MA	1193-1340	1266	71%	Medium
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA	1180-1370	1275	83%	Medium
University of Massachusetts Boston Boston, MA	1070-1290	1180	84%	Medium
Suffolk University Boston, MA	1090-1300	1195	82%	Medium
Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA	1110-1320	1215	91%	Medium
Clark University Worcester, MA	1288-1460	1374	40%	Medium
Simmons University Boston, MA	1220-1390	1305	70%	Medium
Springfield College Springfield, MA	1080-1330	1205	72%	Medium
Emmanuel College Boston, MA	1170-1340	1255	76%	Medium
Western New England University Springfield, MA	1090-1300	1195	83%	Medium

View all 17 target colleges

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
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA	1310-1500	1405	60%	Low
Babson College Wellesley, MA	1390-1530	1460	17%	Low
Brandeis University Waltham, MA	1390-1520	1455	40%	Low
Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA	1380-1530	1455	36%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1290; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA	1060-1263	1161	88%	High
Salem State University Salem, MA	990-1160	1075	96%	High
Framingham State University Framingham, MA	1100-1280	1190	84%	High
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA	1050-1270	1160	91%	High
Westfield State University Westfield, MA	980-1190	1085	81%	High
Curry College Milton, MA	1050-1230	1140	88%	High
Worcester State University Worcester, MA	1026-1283	1154	88%	High
Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA	1060-1230	1145	87%	High
American International College Springfield, MA	940-1110	1025	100%	High
Nichols College Dudley, MA	1028-1236	1132	81%	High
Fisher College Boston, MA	800-1070	935	71%	High
Lasell University Newton, MA	1030-1158	1094	81%	High

View all 25 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1290 SAT in Massachusetts

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1290 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1290 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1230	26
1250	26
1270	27
1290	27
1310	28
1330	29
1350	29

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

Published: August 19, 2026