Oregon Colleges for a 940 on the SAT

With a 940 SAT, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in Oregon (2 target, 7 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in Oregon 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

Monmouth, OR

 868-1108 988 98% Medium

Forest Grove, OR

 900-1240 1070 90% 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

Portland, OR

 1000-1250 1125 91% Low

Ashland, OR

 980-1230 1105 89% Low

Newberg, OR

 1070-1340 1205 94% Low

McMinnville, OR

 1050-1210 1130 85% Low

Salem, OR

 1003-1165 1084 94% Low

Klamath Falls, OR

 1000-1270 1135 95% Low

Eugene, OR

 1010-1315 1162 67% 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

Portland, OR

 - - 100% High

Saint Benedict, OR

 - - 100% High

Medford, Oregon

 - - 100% High

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

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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