Indiana Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 33 four-year colleges in Indiana (16 target, 13 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Indiana 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
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	960-1170	1065	66%	Medium
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	970-1220	1095	84%	Medium
Anderson University Anderson, IN	900-1150	1025	79%	Medium
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	960-1180	1070	89%	Medium
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	950-1190	1070	84%	Medium
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	900-1150	1025	98%	Medium
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	870-1070	970	96%	Medium
Goshen College Goshen, IN	880-1110	995	84%	Medium
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	910-1180	1045	73%	Medium
Indiana University Southeast New Albany, IN	970-1180	1075	84%	Medium
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	960-1170	1065	67%	Medium
Huntington University Huntington, IN	930-1150	1040	76%	Medium

View all 16 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
Ball State University Muncie, IN	1080-1260	1170	85%	Low
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	1030-1240	1135	76%	Low
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	1060-1280	1170	89%	Low
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	1045-1300	1172	78%	Low
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	980-1300	1140	75%	Low
Trine University Angola, IN	1030-1240	1135	85%	Low
Hanover College Hanover, IN	1110-1280	1195	84%	Low
Taylor University Upland, IN	1070-1330	1200	74%	Low
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN	1030-1240	1135	96%	Low
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN	1060-1270	1165	63%	Low
Earlham College Richmond, IN	1110-1290	1200	73%	Low
Franklin College Franklin, IN	1060-1240	1150	70%	Low

View all 13 reach colleges

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
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 970 SAT in Indiana

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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.

Published: August 19, 2026