Connecticut Colleges for a 940 on the SAT

With a 940 SAT, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Connecticut (5 target, 5 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in Connecticut for a 940 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 940 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
930-1260 1095 83% Medium

Bridgeport, CT

880-1115 997 83% Medium

West Hartford, CT

850-1170 1010 79% Medium
910-1200 1055 87% Medium
930-1220 1075 88% 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
960-1190 1075 73% Low

West Haven, CT

1060-1265 1162 60% Low
1040-1170 1105 87% Low
1070-1260 1165 83% Low
960-1190 1075 88% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 940; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

East Hartford, CT

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

New Britain, CT

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 940 SAT in Connecticut

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940 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 940 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
880 16
900 16
920 17
940 17
960 18
980 18
1000 19

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

Published: August 19, 2026