Connecticut Colleges for a 1300 on the SAT

With a 1300 SAT, you are competitive at 21 four-year colleges in Connecticut (7 target, 2 reach, 12 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 28 ACT.

Colleges in Connecticut for a 1300 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1300 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT	1150-1320	1235	72%	Medium
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT	1210-1440	1325	52%	Medium
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT	1260-1390	1325	33%	Medium
University of New Haven West Haven, CT	1060-1265	1162	60%	Medium
Trinity College Hartford, CT	1298-1470	1384	29%	Medium
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT	1120-1310	1215	96%	Medium
United States Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut	1240-1400	1320	22%	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
Wesleyan University Middletown, CT	1415-1540	1477	16%	Low
Connecticut College New London, CT	1350-1500	1425	37%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1300; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT	960-1190	1075	73%	High
University of Connecticut Stamford Stamford, CT	930-1260	1095	83%	High
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT	880-1115	997	83%	High
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT	1040-1170	1105	87%	High
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT	1070-1260	1165	83%	High
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT	850-1170	1010	79%	High
University of Connecticut Avery Point Groton, CT	960-1190	1075	88%	High
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT	910-1200	1055	87%	High
Goodwin University East Hartford, CT	-	-	100%	High
Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT	-	-	100%	High
Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT	-	-	100%	High
University of Connecticut Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	930-1220	1075	88%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1300 SAT in Connecticut

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1300 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1300 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1240	26
1260	27
1280	27
1300	28
1320	28
1340	29
1360	30

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

Published: August 19, 2026