South Dakota Colleges for a 1560 on the SAT

With a 1560 SAT, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in South Dakota (0 target, 0 reach, 12 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 35 ACT.

Colleges in South Dakota 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.

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 1560; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Brookings, SD

 1060-1240 1150 98% High

Sioux Falls, SD

 1150-1370 1260 68% High

Vermillion, SD

 1125-1315 1220 99% High

Rapid City, SD

 1140-1340 1240 80% High

Yankton, SD

 810-1050 930 43% High

Mitchell, SD

 950-1420 1185 73% High

Spearfish, SD

 965-1135 1050 96% High

Aberdeen, SD

 980-1160 1070 93% High

Madison, SD

 1190-1440 1315 88% High

Kyle, SD

 - - 100% High

Mission, SD

 - - 100% High

Brookings, South Dakota

 - - 100% High

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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