Ohio Colleges for a 830 on the SAT

With a 830 SAT, you are competitive at 52 four-year colleges in Ohio (2 target, 18 reach, 32 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 15 ACT.

Colleges in Ohio 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

Wilberforce, OH

770-950 860 99% Medium
790-1010 900 93% 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
880-1130 1005 91% Low
900-1190 1045 60% Low

Columbus, OH

910-1180 1045 70% Low
910-1240 1075 78% Low
913-1230 1071 96% Low

New Concord, OH

910-1105 1007 82% Low

Springfield, OH

980-1275 1127 72% Low

Defiance, OH

860-1110 985 48% Low

Wilberforce, OH

840-940 890 41% Low

Hiram, OH

890-1100 995 94% Low

Tiffin, OH

910-1110 1010 80% Low

Wilmington, OH

850-1220 1035 92% 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
- - 100% High

Columbus, OH

- - 100% High
790-890 840 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Portsmouth, OH

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Rio Grande, OH

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 830 SAT in Ohio

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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