Indiana Colleges for a 900 on the SAT

With a 900 SAT, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in Indiana (7 target, 18 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 16 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana 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
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	Medium
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	900-1150	1025	98%	Medium
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	870-1070	970	96%	Medium
Goshen College Goshen, IN	880-1110	995	84%	Medium
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	850-1150	1000	83%	Medium
Saint Mary of the Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	875-1070	972	72%	Medium
Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	890-1140	1015	72%	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
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	1030-1240	1135	76%	Low
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	1060-1280	1170	89%	Low
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	Low
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	Low
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	1045-1300	1172	78%	Low
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	Low
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	980-1300	1140	75%	Low
Trine University Angola, IN	1030-1240	1135	85%	Low
Taylor University Upland, IN	1070-1330	1200	74%	Low
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	950-1190	1070	84%	Low
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN	1030-1240	1135	96%	Low
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN	1060-1270	1165	63%	Low

View all 18 reach colleges

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
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	-	100%	High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 900 SAT

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