Alabama Colleges for a 1460 on the SAT

With a 1460 SAT, you are competitive at 22 four-year colleges in Alabama (1 target, 0 reach, 21 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 33 ACT.

Colleges in Alabama for a 1460 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1460 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Auburn University Auburn, AL	1260-1390	1325	46%	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 1460; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	1170-1400	1285	77%	High
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	749-967	858	98%	High
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL	995-1255	1125	49%	High
Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	810-1040	925	58%	High
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL	1000-1290	1145	78%	High
University of South Alabama Mobile, AL	970-1190	1080	71%	High
Samford University Birmingham, AL	1070-1250	1160	82%	High
Troy University Troy, AL	940-1210	1075	96%	High
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL	1210-1450	1330	88%	High
University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL	1210-1410	1310	69%	High
Spring Hill College Mobile, AL	1110-1230	1170	77%	High
University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL	970-1200	1085	54%	High

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1460 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1460 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1400	31
1420	32
1440	32
1460	33
1480	33
1500	34
1520	34

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

Published: August 19, 2026