Georgia Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in Georgia (2 target, 19 reach, 8 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Georgia 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
800-1060 930 99% Medium

Augusta, GA

776-976 876 95% 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
940-1180 1060 55% Low
880-1120 1000 64% Low
950-1140 1045 52% Low
920-1100 1010 72% Low

Lawrenceville, GA

940-1170 1055 95% Low
930-1070 1000 66% Low
860-1078 969 68% Low
875-1100 987 98% Low

Waleska, GA

940-1160 1050 62% Low

Marietta, GA

920-1130 1025 93% Low
860-1080 970 76% Low

West Point, GA

972-1237 1104 44% 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
845-980 912 100% High
740-900 820 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
950-1190 1070 100% High
- - 100% High

Milledgeville, GA

- - 100% High

Lawrenceville, Georgia

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 820 SAT in Georgia

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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