Virginia Colleges for a 920 on the SAT

With a 920 SAT, you are competitive at 28 four-year colleges in Virginia (4 target, 17 reach, 7 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 920 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 920 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Petersburg, VA

840-1070 955 89% Medium

Hampton, VA

790-1090 940 62% Medium
823-1030 926 88% Medium

Ferrum, VA

880-1100 990 89% 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
1010-1270 1140 93% Low

Lynchburg, VA

1040-1250 1145 99% Low

Radford, VA

940-1160 1050 90% Low
1060-1290 1175 86% Low
1050-1270 1160 71% Low

Farmville, VA

1030-1210 1120 90% Low

Arlington, VA

970-1170 1070 93% Low

Winchester, VA

1010-1230 1120 77% Low

Lynchburg, VA

980-1230 1105 43% Low

Bridgewater, VA

1020-1360 1190 92% Low
943-1253 1098 96% Low

Virginia Beach, VA

990-1250 1120 38% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 920; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
850-885 867 98% High
940-1120 1030 100% High

Harrisonburg, VA

1040-1590 1315 100% High

Gainesville, VA

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 920 SAT in Virginia

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920 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 920 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
860 15
880 16
900 16
920 17
940 17
960 18
980 18

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

Published: August 19, 2026