Ohio Colleges for a 1290 on the SAT

With a 1290 SAT, you are competitive at 80 four-year colleges in Ohio (15 target, 4 reach, 61 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Ohio 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
Miami University Oxford Oxford, OH	1220-1390	1305	75%	Medium
University of Cincinnati Main Campus Cincinnati, OH	1160-1370	1265	85%	Medium
University of Dayton Dayton, OH	1200-1380	1290	65%	Medium
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH	1103-1310	1206	86%	Medium
Ohio University Main Campus Athens, OH	1090-1290	1190	85%	Medium
University of Toledo Toledo, OH	1100-1300	1200	92%	Medium
John Carroll University University Heights, OH	1180-1330	1255	81%	Medium
The College of Wooster Wooster, OH	1220-1460	1340	60%	Medium
Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH	1060-1290	1175	76%	Medium
Ohio Northern University Ada, OH	1175-1400	1287	74%	Medium
Cedarville University Cedarville, OH	1130-1360	1245	65%	Medium
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH	1105-1350	1227	56%	Medium

View all 15 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
Ohio State University Main Campus Columbus, OH	1310-1480	1395	61%	Low
Oberlin College Oberlin, OH	1360-1520	1440	34%	Low
Denison University Granville, OH	1320-1490	1405	17%	Low
Kenyon College Gambier, OH	1358-1503	1430	31%	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
Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH	1010-1240	1125	86%	High
Bowling Green State University Main Campus Bowling Green, OH	1000-1210	1105	81%	High
Central State University Wilberforce, OH	770-950	860	99%	High
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH	880-1130	1005	91%	High
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH	900-1190	1045	60%	High
Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH	1010-1230	1120	84%	High
Otterbein University Westerville, OH	1035-1260	1147	85%	High
Capital University Columbus, OH	910-1180	1045	70%	High
University of Mount Union Alliance, OH	910-1240	1075	78%	High
Wright State University Main Campus Dayton, OH	913-1230	1071	96%	High
Marietta College Marietta, OH	1040-1200	1120	79%	High
Ashland University Ashland, OH	1035-1208	1121	76%	High

View all 61 safety colleges

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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