970 SAT: Popular Connecticut Colleges You Can Get Into

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Connecticut (7 target, 4 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Connecticut 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
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT	960-1190	1075	73%	Medium
University of Connecticut Stamford Stamford, CT	930-1260	1095	83%	Medium
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT	880-1115	997	83%	Medium
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT	850-1170	1010	79%	Medium
University of Connecticut Avery Point Groton, CT	960-1190	1075	88%	Medium
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT	910-1200	1055	87%	Medium
University of Connecticut Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	930-1220	1075	88%	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 New Haven West Haven, CT	1060-1265	1162	60%	Low
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT	1120-1310	1215	96%	Low
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT	1040-1170	1105	87%	Low
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT	1070-1260	1165	83%	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
Goodwin University East Hartford, CT	-	-	100%	High
Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT	-	-	100%	High
Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT	-	-	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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Connecticut Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

Colleges in Connecticut 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