Delaware Colleges for a 940 on the SAT

With a 940 SAT, you are competitive at 2 four-year colleges in Delaware (1 target, 0 reach, 1 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in Delaware 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

Dover, DE

 800-1020 910 47% 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
No colleges found in this category.

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

New Castle, DE

 - - 100% High

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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