New Mexico Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 8 four-year colleges in New Mexico (0 target, 3 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in New Mexico 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

Albuquerque, NM

 890-1170 1030 95% Low

Las Cruces, NM

 870-1110 990 89% Low

Portales, NM

 830-1060 945 92% 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

Las Vegas, NM

 - - 100% High

Hobbs, NM

 - - 100% High

Crownpoint, NM

 - - 100% High

Espanola, NM

 - - 100% High

Silver City, NM

 - - 100% High

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

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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