Kentucky Colleges for a 900 on the SAT

With a 900 SAT, you are competitive at 24 four-year colleges in Kentucky (7 target, 12 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 16 ACT.

Colleges in Kentucky 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
820-1010 915 96% Medium

Bowling Green, KY

840-1050 945 94% Medium
880-1080 980 78% Medium
890-1130 1010 72% Medium

Louisville, KY

875-1038 956 99% Medium

Pippa Passes, KY

710-960 835 75% Medium
900-1040 970 61% 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

Lexington, KY

1070-1290 1180 93% Low

Louisville, KY

1040-1270 1155 79% Low

Highland Heights, KY

953-1150 1051 68% Low
940-1170 1055 86% Low

Georgetown, KY

960-1160 1060 91% Low

Louisville, KY

1030-1250 1140 86% Low

Wilmore, KY

1080-1320 1200 63% Low
920-1105 1012 63% Low

Crestview Hills, KY

1030-1230 1130 90% Low
960-1160 1060 99% Low

Owensboro, KY

920-1190 1055 35% Low
1010-1230 1120 56% 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

Pikeville, KY

- - 100% High

Columbia, KY

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
948-1126 1037 100% High
- - 100% High

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

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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