Southern Colleges for a 950 on the SAT

With a 950 SAT, you are competitive at 467 four-year colleges in the South (161 target, 177 reach, 129 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in the South 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
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA	940-1180	1060	55%	Medium
Towson University Towson, MD	950-1235	1092	82%	Medium
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA	880-1120	1000	64%	Medium
Morgan State University Baltimore, MD	840-1070	955	82%	Medium
University of Memphis Memphis, TN	915-1180	1047	72%	Medium
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	749-967	858	98%	Medium
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	930-1120	1025	90%	Medium
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	800-1000	900	97%	Medium
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA	950-1140	1045	52%	Medium
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	840-1070	955	89%	Medium
Hampton University Hampton, VA	790-1090	940	62%	Medium
Radford University Radford, VA	940-1160	1050	90%	Medium

View all 161 target colleges

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
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ	1100-1320	1210	90%	Low
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	1070-1290	1180	93%	Low
East Carolina University Greenville, NC	1070-1240	1155	89%	Low
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	980-1200	1090	89%	Low
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	1090-1280	1185	73%	Low
The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	1070-1240	1155	40%	Low
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	1040-1200	1120	66%	Low
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA	1030-1270	1150	83%	Low
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	1040-1200	1120	63%	Low
University of North Texas Denton, TX	980-1230	1105	72%	Low
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV	1010-1220	1115	89%	Low
Spelman College Atlanta, GA	1108-1320	1214	25%	Low

View all 177 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
Savannah State University Savannah, GA	845-980	912	100%	High
Albany State University Albany, GA	740-900	820	100%	High
Valencia College Orlando, FL	-	-	100%	High
Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL	-	-	100%	High
Miami Dade College Miami, FL	-	-	100%	High
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL	-	-	100%	High
St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC	-	-	100%	High
Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	-	-	100%	High
St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL	-	-	100%	High
Virginia Union University Richmond, VA	850-885	867	98%	High
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX	860-1080	970	100%	High
AdventHealth University Orlando, FL	1010-1140	1075	100%	High

View all 129 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