Indiana Colleges for a 800 on the SAT

With a 800 SAT, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Indiana (0 target, 15 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 800 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 800 - 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
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	Low
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	Low
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	Low
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	Low
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	980-1300	1140	75%	Low
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	950-1190	1070	84%	Low
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	900-1150	1025	98%	Low
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	870-1070	970	96%	Low
Goshen College Goshen, IN	880-1110	995	84%	Low
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	910-1180	1045	73%	Low
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	960-1170	1065	67%	Low
Huntington University Huntington, IN	930-1150	1040	76%	Low

View all 15 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 800; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 800 SAT in Indiana

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800 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 800 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
740	13
760	13
780	14
800	14
820	14
840	15
860	15

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

Published: August 19, 2026