Nebraska Colleges for a 20 on the ACT

With a 20 ACT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Nebraska (6 target, 3 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1040 SAT.

Colleges in Nebraska for a 20 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 20 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Omaha, NE

 18-26 22 87% Medium

Hastings, NE

 19-26 22 72% Medium

York, NE

 16-23 19 52% Medium

Fremont, NE

 17-23 20 66% Medium

Seward, NE

 19-26 22 86% Medium

Kearney, NE

 19-26 22 89% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Lincoln, NE

 22-28 25 87% Low

Lincoln, NE

 22-27 24 80% Low

Omaha, NE

 21-25 23 73% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 20; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Bellevue, NE

 - - 100% High

Peru, NE

 - - 100% High

Chadron, NE

 - - 100% High

Wayne, NE

 - - 100% High

Lincoln, NE

 18-24 21 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 20 ACT in Nebraska

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20 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 20 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
17 930
18 970
19 1010
20 1040
21 1080
22 1110
23 1140

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

Published: August 19, 2026