Minnesota Colleges for a 1290 on the SAT

With a 1290 SAT, you are competitive at 28 four-year colleges in Minnesota (12 target, 3 reach, 13 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Minnesota 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
University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN	1180-1350	1265	89%	Medium
University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN	1260-1423	1341	85%	Medium
Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN	1188-1376	1282	82%	Medium
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN	1133-1391	1262	88%	Medium
Bethel University Saint Paul, MN	1190-1300	1245	88%	Medium
Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN	1160-1420	1290	63%	Medium
University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN	950-1380	1165	71%	Medium
Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN	960-1150	1055	23%	Medium
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN	1130-1340	1235	48%	Medium
The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN	1110-1310	1210	93%	Medium
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN	1080-1290	1185	59%	Medium
Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN	1040-1180	1110	39%	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
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN	1300-1500	1400	80%	Low
St Olaf College Northfield, MN	1300-1470	1385	48%	Low
Macalester College Saint Paul, MN	1350-1510	1430	29%	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
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN	1025-1260	1142	95%	High
Winona State University Winona, MN	980-1250	1115	75%	High
University of Minnesota Morris Morris, MN	1040-1250	1145	75%	High
Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN	941-1228	1084	91%	High
St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN	850-1140	995	92%	High
University of Northwestern St Paul Saint Paul, MN	868-1271	1069	93%	High
North Central University Minneapolis, MN	950-1148	1049	99%	High
College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN	1048-1233	1140	92%	High
Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN	935-1102	1018	62%	High
Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN	1078-1256	1167	87%	High
Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN	880-1000	940	100%	High
Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN	-	-	100%	High

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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