Vermont Colleges for a 1290 on the SAT

With a 1290 SAT, you are competitive at 5 four-year colleges in Vermont (3 target, 1 reach, 1 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 27 ACT.

Colleges in Vermont 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

Burlington, VT

 1290-1440 1365 65% Medium

Northfield, VT

 1060-1320 1190 74% Medium

Burlington, VT

 1220-1380 1300 83% 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

Bennington, VT

 1291-1403 1347 45% 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

Colchester, VT

 1120-1280 1200 85% 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