Rhode Island Colleges for a 1560 on the SAT
With a 1560 SAT, you are competitive at 11 four-year colleges in Rhode Island (1 target, 1 reach, 9 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 35 ACT.
Colleges in Rhode Island for a 1560 SAT
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1560 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1560; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
View the full list of colleges that accept a 1560 SAT in Rhode Island
1560 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion
Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1560 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.
| SAT Score | ACT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 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