Mississippi Colleges for a 1340 on the SAT

With a 1340 SAT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Mississippi (5 target, 0 reach, 9 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 29 ACT.

Colleges in Mississippi for a 1340 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1340 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Mississippi State, MS

 1100-1350 1225 78% Medium

Clinton, MS

 1140-1260 1200 29% Medium

Jackson, MS

 1010-1298 1154 50% Medium

Holly Springs, MS

 440-1339 889 49% Medium

Hattiesburg, MS

 1040-1290 1165 60% 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 1340; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

University, MS

 1000-1200 1100 97% High

Jackson, MS

 820-1070 945 93% High

Alcorn State, MS

 670-998 834 45% High

Jackson, MS

 1025-1150 1087 43% High

Cleveland, MS

 925-1210 1067 100% High

Blue Mountain, MS

 950-1070 1010 89% High

Columbus, MS

 850-1180 1015 90% High

Tougaloo, MS

 790-1090 940 60% High

Laurel, MS

 - - 100% High

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1340 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1340 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1280 27
1300 28
1320 28
1340 29
1360 30
1380 30
1400 31

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

Published: August 19, 2026