Washington Colleges for a 1580 on the SAT

With a 1580 SAT, you are competitive at 32 four-year colleges in Washington (2 target, 0 reach, 30 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 36 ACT.

Colleges in Washington for a 1580 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1580 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Washington Seattle Campus Seattle, WA	1200-1453	1326	39%	Medium
Whitman College Walla Walla, WA	1310-1480	1395	38%	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 1580; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Washington State University Pullman, WA	1020-1210	1115	87%	High
Western Washington University Bellingham, WA	1150-1390	1270	93%	High
Seattle University Seattle, WA	1200-1430	1315	77%	High
Gonzaga University Spokane, WA	1190-1380	1285	82%	High
Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA	930-1150	1040	91%	High
Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA	1050-1320	1185	83%	High
Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA	880-1090	985	91%	High
Bellevue College Bellevue, WA	-	-	100%	High
University of Washington Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA	960-1180	1070	83%	High
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA	1170-1380	1275	72%	High
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA	1040-1260	1150	78%	High
The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA	1035-1253	1144	96%	High

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1580 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1580 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
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