Oregon Colleges for a 860 on the SAT

With a 860 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in Oregon (0 target, 6 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 15 ACT.

Colleges in Oregon 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
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

Portland, OR

 1000-1250 1125 91% Low

Ashland, OR

 980-1230 1105 89% Low

Monmouth, OR

 868-1108 988 98% Low

Forest Grove, OR

 900-1240 1070 90% Low

Klamath Falls, OR

 1000-1270 1135 95% Low

Eugene, OR

 1010-1315 1162 67% 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

Portland, OR

 - - 100% High

Saint Benedict, OR

 - - 100% High

Medford, Oregon

 - - 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