Kentucky Colleges for a 800 on the SAT

With a 800 SAT, you are competitive at 18 four-year colleges in Kentucky (1 target, 12 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Kentucky 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

Pippa Passes, KY

710-960 835 75% 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

Highland Heights, KY

953-1150 1051 68% Low
820-1010 915 96% Low

Bowling Green, KY

840-1050 945 94% Low
940-1170 1055 86% Low

Georgetown, KY

960-1160 1060 91% Low
880-1080 980 78% Low
920-1105 1012 63% Low
890-1130 1010 72% Low

Louisville, KY

875-1038 956 99% Low
960-1160 1060 99% Low

Owensboro, KY

920-1190 1055 35% Low
900-1040 970 61% Low

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

Pikeville, KY

- - 100% High

Columbia, KY

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
948-1126 1037 100% High
- - 100% High

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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