Florida Colleges for a 780 on the SAT

With a 780 SAT, you are competitive at 39 four-year colleges in Florida (1 target, 9 reach, 29 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Florida for a 780 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 780 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Jacksonville, FL

778-1006 892 53% 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

West Palm Beach, FL

950-1220 1085 82% Low

Daytona Beach, FL

830-990 910 88% Low

Temple Terrace, FL

930-1220 1075 70% Low
853-1060 956 69% Low

Miami Gardens, FL

860-1060 960 98% Low

Jacksonville, FL

820-990 905 85% Low
810-980 895 92% Low

Lake Wales, FL

790-1070 930 43% Low
930-1200 1065 36% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 780; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Orlando, FL

- - 100% High

Fort Lauderdale, FL

- - 100% High

Miami, FL

- - 100% High

Lake Worth, FL

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

St. Petersburg, FL

- - 100% High
1010-1140 1075 100% High

Fort Pierce, FL

- - 100% High

Daytona Beach, FL

- - 100% High

Pensacola, FL

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Gainesville, FL

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 780 SAT in Florida

See all colleges nationally for a 780 SAT

780 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 780 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
720 12
740 13
760 13
780 14
800 14
820 14
840 15

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

Published: August 19, 2026