New York Colleges for a 640 on the SAT

With a 640 SAT, you are competitive at 24 four-year colleges in New York (0 target, 2 reach, 22 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 10 ACT.

Colleges in New York for a 640 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 640 - 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
850-1150 1000 57% Low

Buffalo, NY

730-1050 890 87% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 640; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Brooklyn, NY

990-1240 1115 100% High

Saratoga Springs, NY

- - 100% High
1001-1228 1114 100% High

New York, NY

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Monsey, NY

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 640 SAT in New York

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640 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 640 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
600 9
620 10
640 10
660 11
680 11
700 12

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

Published: August 19, 2026