970 SAT: Popular Arkansas Colleges You Can Get Into

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 21 four-year colleges in Arkansas (8 target, 7 reach, 6 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Arkansas for a 970 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 970 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR	970-1190	1080	82%	Medium
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR	880-1100	990	96%	Medium
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR	960-1210	1085	59%	Medium
University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR	910-1170	1040	89%	Medium
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	875-1105	990	75%	Medium
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR	845-1108	976	41%	Medium
Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR	920-1058	989	83%	Medium
Central Baptist College Conway, AR	883-1121	1002	63%	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
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR	1030-1220	1125	74%	Low
Harding University Searcy, AR	1050-1290	1170	71%	Low
Hendrix College Conway, AR	1123-1348	1235	56%	Low
Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR	1070-1280	1175	68%	Low
Lyon College Batesville, AR	1050-1195	1122	63%	Low
John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR	1070-1340	1205	76%	Low
University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR	1020-1160	1090	60%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 970; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR	903-1073	988	100%	High
University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR	-	-	100%	High
Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR	-	-	100%	High
Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR	-	-	100%	High
Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR	-	-	100%	High
Champion Christian College Hot Springs, Arkansas	-	-	100%	High

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970 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 970 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
910	16
930	17
950	17
970	18
990	19
1010	19
1030	20

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

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Arkansas Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

Colleges in Arkansas for a 970 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

970 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion