Maryland Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 10 four-year colleges in Maryland (2 target, 6 reach, 2 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Maryland 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

Bowie, MD

 796-1083 939 72% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 740-1330 1035 79% 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

Towson, MD

 950-1235 1092 82% Low

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% Low

Princess Anne, MD

 840-1010 925 96% Low

Frostburg, MD

 980-1200 1090 89% Low

Baltimore, MD

 880-1020 950 46% Low

Takoma Park, MD

 860-1130 995 46% 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

Adelphi, MD

 - - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 - - 100% High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 820 SAT

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