Connecticut Colleges for a 900 on the SAT

With a 900 SAT, you are competitive at 11 four-year colleges in Connecticut (2 target, 6 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 16 ACT.

Colleges in Connecticut for a 900 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 900 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Bridgeport, CT

 880-1115 997 83% Medium

West Hartford, CT

 850-1170 1010 79% 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

New Britain, CT

 960-1190 1075 73% Low

West Haven, CT

 1060-1265 1162 60% Low

Stamford, CT

 930-1260 1095 83% Low

Groton, CT

 960-1190 1075 88% Low

Waterbury, CT

 910-1200 1055 87% Low

Hartford, Connecticut

 930-1220 1075 88% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 900; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

East Hartford, CT

 - - 100% High

Cromwell, CT

 - - 100% High

New Britain, CT

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 900 SAT in Connecticut

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900 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 900 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
840 15
860 15
880 16
900 16
920 17
940 17
960 18

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

Published: August 19, 2026