New Mexico Colleges for a 1290 on the SAT

With a 1290 SAT, you are competitive at 10 four-year colleges in New Mexico (2 target, 0 reach, 8 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in New Mexico 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

Socorro, NM

 1080-1310 1195 44% Medium

Santa Fe, NM

 1290-1460 1375 53% 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 1290; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Albuquerque, NM

 890-1170 1030 95% High

Las Cruces, NM

 870-1110 990 89% High

Portales, NM

 830-1060 945 92% High

Las Vegas, NM

 - - 100% High

Hobbs, NM

 - - 100% High

Crownpoint, NM

 - - 100% High

Espanola, NM

 - - 100% High

Silver City, NM

 - - 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