Kansas Colleges for a 830 on the SAT

With a 830 SAT, you are competitive at 16 four-year colleges in Kansas (3 target, 9 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 15 ACT.

Colleges in Kansas for a 830 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 830 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
750-1000 875 83% Medium

Leavenworth, KS

806-1028 917 87% Medium

Hillsboro, KS

830-1130 980 65% 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
905-1240 1072 94% Low

Baldwin City, KS

970-1130 1050 94% Low

Winfield, KS

900-1220 1060 76% Low

McPherson, KS

960-1200 1080 77% Low

Lindsborg, KS

883-1020 951 56% Low
970-1140 1055 90% Low

Sterling, KS

938-1123 1030 48% Low
950-1090 1020 79% Low

North Newton, KS

860-1090 975 94% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 830; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Topeka, KS

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Kansas City, KS

- - 100% High

Overland Park, KS

- - 100% High

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830 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 830 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
770 13
790 14
810 14
830 15
850 15
870 15
890 16

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

Published: August 19, 2026