Minnesota Colleges for a 860 on the SAT

With a 860 SAT, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in Minnesota (1 target, 8 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 15 ACT.

Colleges in Minnesota for a 860 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 860 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Saint Paul, MN

 850-1140 995 92% 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

Saint Cloud, MN

 1025-1260 1142 95% Low

Winona, MN

 980-1250 1115 75% Low

Collegeville, MN

 941-1228 1084 91% Low

Rochester, MN

 950-1380 1165 71% Low

Saint Bonifacius, MN

 960-1150 1055 23% Low

Saint Paul, MN

 868-1271 1069 93% Low

Minneapolis, MN

 950-1148 1049 99% Low

Marshall, MN

 935-1102 1018 62% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 860; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Bemidji, MN

 880-1000 940 100% High

Bloomington, MN

 - - 100% High

Minneapolis, Minnesota

 - - 100% High

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860 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 860 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
800 14
820 14
840 15
860 15
880 16
900 16
920 17

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

Published: August 19, 2026