Arizona Colleges for a 1520 on the SAT

With a 1520 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Arizona (0 target, 0 reach, 9 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 34 ACT.

Colleges in Arizona for a 1520 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1520 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

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 1520; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Tempe, AZ

 1100-1320 1210 90% High

Tucson, AZ

 1150-1420 1285 86% High

Prescott, AZ

 1095-1290 1192 95% High

Prescott, AZ

 1140-1370 1255 77% High

Glendale, AZ

 960-1170 1065 71% High

Tsaile, AZ

 - - 100% High

Chandler, AZ

 - - 100% High

Surprise, Arizona

 840-1160 1000 78% High

Flagstaff, Arizona

 - - 100% High

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1520 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1520 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1460 33
1480 33
1500 34
1520 34
1540 35
1560 35
1580 36

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

Published: August 19, 2026