Midwestern Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

With a 950 SAT, you are competitive at 292 four-year colleges in the Midwest (98 target, 112 reach, 82 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in the Midwest for a 950 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 950 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	940-1190	1065	83%	Medium
Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL	940-1170	1055	70%	Medium
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL	900-1160	1030	87%	Medium
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	920-1170	1045	80%	Medium
Central State University Wilberforce, OH	770-950	860	99%	Medium
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	890-1120	1005	91%	Medium
Chicago State University Chicago, IL	750-963	856	43%	Medium
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL	810-1010	910	75%	Medium
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH	880-1130	1005	91%	Medium
Aurora University Aurora, IL	900-1150	1025	81%	Medium
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH	900-1190	1045	60%	Medium
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL	950-1190	1070	97%	Medium

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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
Iowa State University Ames, IA	1120-1360	1240	89%	Low
Ball State University Muncie, IN	1080-1260	1170	85%	Low
Illinois State University Normal, IL	990-1210	1100	88%	Low
Wayne State University Detroit, MI	1060-1270	1165	81%	Low
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	960-1200	1080	90%	Low
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI	990-1255	1122	56%	Low
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH	1103-1310	1206	86%	Low
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI	1030-1230	1130	88%	Low
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	990-1220	1105	85%	Low
Ohio University Main Campus Athens, OH	1090-1290	1190	85%	Low
University of Nebraska Lincoln Lincoln, NE	1098-1330	1214	87%	Low
Bradley University Peoria, IL	1090-1300	1195	77%	Low

View all 112 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 950; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI	1000-1225	1112	100%	High
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	-	-	100%	High
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Columbia College Columbia, MO	-	-	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH	-	-	100%	High
Loras College Dubuque, IA	-	-	100%	High
Franklin University Columbus, OH	-	-	100%	High
Wright State University Lake Campus Celina, OH	790-890	840	100%	High
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	-	-	100%	High
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO	-	-	100%	High

View all 82 safety colleges

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950 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 950 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
890	16
910	16
930	17
950	17
970	18
990	19
1010	19

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

Published: August 19, 2026