Arkansas Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Arkansas (0 target, 8 reach, 6 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Arkansas for a 820 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 820 - 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

Jonesboro, AR

 970-1190 1080 82% Low

Russellville, AR

 880-1100 990 96% Low

Little Rock, AR

 960-1210 1085 59% Low

Conway, AR

 910-1170 1040 89% Low

Magnolia, AR

 875-1105 990 75% Low

Pine Bluff, AR

 845-1108 976 41% Low

Walnut Ridge, AR

 920-1058 989 83% Low

Conway, AR

 883-1121 1002 63% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 820; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Arkadelphia, AR

 903-1073 988 100% High

Monticello, AR

 - - 100% High

Paragould, AR

 - - 100% High

Little Rock, AR

 - - 100% High

Little Rock, AR

 - - 100% High

Hot Springs, Arkansas

 - - 100% High

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820 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 820 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
760 13
780 14
800 14
820 14
840 15
860 15
880 16

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

Published: August 19, 2026