Michigan Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 26 four-year colleges in Michigan (1 target, 20 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Michigan 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
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	806-1073	939	69%	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
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	940-1190	1065	83%	Low
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	960-1200	1080	90%	Low
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI	990-1255	1122	56%	Low
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	990-1220	1105	85%	Low
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	920-1170	1045	80%	Low
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	890-1120	1005	91%	Low
Adrian College Adrian, MI	873-1140	1006	73%	Low
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	920-1170	1045	72%	Low
Albion College Albion, MI	930-1160	1045	81%	Low
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI	990-1290	1140	82%	Low
University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI	970-1243	1106	70%	Low
Madonna University Livonia, MI	880-1080	980	63%	Low

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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
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI	1000-1225	1112	100%	High
Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI	-	-	100%	High
Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI	-	-	100%	High
Walsh College Troy, MI	-	-	100%	High
Ecumenical Theological Seminary Detroit, MI	-	-	100%	High

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

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