Virginia Colleges for a 1310 on the SAT

With a 1310 SAT, you are competitive at 42 four-year colleges in Virginia (13 target, 3 reach, 26 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 28 ACT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 1310 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1310 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA	1280-1450	1365	55%	Medium
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	1160-1360	1260	87%	Medium
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	1170-1340	1255	72%	Medium
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA	1170-1370	1270	80%	Medium
University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA	980-1230	1105	43%	Medium
Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA	1020-1360	1190	92%	Medium
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA	990-1250	1120	38%	Medium
Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA	1140-1350	1245	73%	Medium
Hampden Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA	1030-1250	1140	41%	Medium
University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA	945-1120	1032	29%	Medium
Hollins University Roanoke, VA	1150-1340	1245	68%	Medium
Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA	1100-1310	1205	76%	Medium

View all 13 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
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	1410-1540	1475	17%	Low
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA	1400-1530	1465	34%	Low
University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA	1410-1530	1470	22%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1310; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA	1100-1280	1190	90%	High
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	1010-1270	1140	93%	High
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	840-1070	955	89%	High
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA	1040-1250	1145	99%	High
Hampton University Hampton, VA	790-1090	940	62%	High
Radford University Radford, VA	940-1160	1050	90%	High
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	1060-1290	1175	86%	High
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA	823-1030	926	88%	High
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA	1050-1270	1160	71%	High
Longwood University Farmville, VA	1030-1210	1120	90%	High
Roanoke College Salem, VA	1090-1300	1195	83%	High
Marymount University Arlington, VA	970-1170	1070	93%	High

View all 26 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1310 SAT in Virginia

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1310 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1310 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1250	26
1270	27
1290	27
1310	28
1330	29
1350	29
1370	30

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

Published: August 19, 2026