New Mexico Colleges for a 960 on the SAT

With a 960 SAT, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in New Mexico (3 target, 1 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in New Mexico 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

Albuquerque, NM

 890-1170 1030 95% Medium

Las Cruces, NM

 870-1110 990 89% Medium

Portales, NM

 830-1060 945 92% 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

Socorro, NM

 1080-1310 1195 44% 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

Las Vegas, NM

 - - 100% High

Hobbs, NM

 - - 100% High

Crownpoint, NM

 - - 100% High

Espanola, NM

 - - 100% High

Silver City, NM

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 960 SAT in New Mexico

See all colleges nationally for a 960 SAT

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