Kansas Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

With a 960 SAT, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Kansas (11 target, 5 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Kansas for a 960 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 960 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
905-1240 1072 94% Medium

Winfield, KS

900-1220 1060 76% Medium
750-1000 875 83% Medium

McPherson, KS

960-1200 1080 77% Medium

Lindsborg, KS

883-1020 951 56% Medium

Leavenworth, KS

806-1028 917 87% Medium

Sterling, KS

938-1123 1030 48% Medium

Wichita, KS

960-1090 1025 55% Medium

Hillsboro, KS

830-1130 980 65% Medium
950-1090 1020 79% Medium

North Newton, KS

860-1090 975 94% 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

Lawrence, KS

1070-1300 1185 93% Low

Manhattan, KS

1060-1260 1160 82% Low

Baldwin City, KS

970-1130 1050 94% Low

Atchison, KS

1140-1380 1260 98% Low
970-1140 1055 90% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 960; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Topeka, KS

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Kansas City, KS

- - 100% High

Overland Park, KS

- - 100% High

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960 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 960 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
900 16
920 17
940 17
960 18
980 18
1000 19
1020 19

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

Published: August 19, 2026