Wisconsin Colleges for a 1540 on the SAT

With a 1540 SAT, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (1 target, 0 reach, 18 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 35 ACT.

Colleges in Wisconsin for a 1540 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1540 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Madison, WI

 1380-1520 1450 45% 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 1540; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Milwaukee, WI

 1200-1360 1280 81% High

Kenosha, WI

 1000-1205 1102 87% High

Milwaukee, WI

 1160-1405 1282 59% High

Beloit, WI

 1200-1430 1315 63% High

Waukesha, WI

 1040-1270 1155 67% High

Appleton, WI

 1200-1420 1310 64% High

La Crosse, WI

 1040-1380 1210 72% High

Ripon, WI

 980-1270 1125 80% High

Madison, WI

 - - 100% High

Milwaukee, WI

 970-1230 1100 78% High

Fond Du Lac, WI

 800-1080 940 75% High

Milwaukee, WI

 940-1140 1040 61% High
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1540 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1540 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
1480 33
1500 34
1520 34
1540 35
1560 35
1580 36
1600 36

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

Published: August 19, 2026