Wisconsin Colleges for a 1470 on the SAT

With a 1470 SAT, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (2 target, 0 reach, 17 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 33 ACT.

Colleges in Wisconsin for a 1470 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1470 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI	1380-1520	1450	45%	Medium
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI	1160-1405	1282	59%	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 1470; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI	1200-1360	1280	81%	High
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	1000-1205	1102	87%	High
Beloit College Beloit, WI	1200-1430	1315	63%	High
Carroll University Waukesha, WI	1040-1270	1155	67%	High
Lawrence University Appleton, WI	1200-1420	1310	64%	High
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI	1040-1380	1210	72%	High
Ripon College Ripon, WI	980-1270	1125	80%	High
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	-	-	100%	High
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI	970-1230	1100	78%	High
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI	800-1080	940	75%	High
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI	940-1140	1040	61%	High
Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI	1033-1290	1161	86%	High

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1470 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1470 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1410	31
1430	32
1450	33
1470	33
1490	34
1510	34
1530	35

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

Published: August 19, 2026