Maryland Colleges for a 1600 on the SAT

With a 1600 SAT, you are competitive at 21 four-year colleges in Maryland (1 target, 1 reach, 19 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 36 ACT.

Colleges in Maryland for a 1600 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1600 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

College Park, MD

 1400-1530 1465 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

Baltimore, MD

 1520-1570 1545 6% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1600; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Towson, MD

 950-1235 1092 82% High

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% High

Baltimore, MD

 1240-1420 1330 72% High

Bowie, MD

 796-1083 939 72% High

Salisbury, MD

 1180-1320 1250 87% High

Baltimore, MD

 1200-1370 1285 75% High

Emmitsburg, MD

 1046-1280 1163 74% High

Princess Anne, MD

 840-1010 925 96% High

Frostburg, MD

 980-1200 1090 89% High

Baltimore, MD

 1078-1305 1191 77% High

Baltimore, MD

 740-1330 1035 79% High

Baltimore, MD

 880-1020 950 46% High
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1600 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1600 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
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