Nebraska Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in Nebraska (4 target, 3 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Nebraska 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

Hastings, NE

 960-1180 1070 72% Medium

York, NE

 880-1110 995 52% Medium

Fremont, NE

 963-1170 1066 66% Medium

Kearney, NE

 905-1125 1015 89% 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

Lincoln, NE

 1098-1330 1214 87% Low

Seward, NE

 1040-1235 1137 86% Low

Lincoln, NE

 1020-1290 1155 80% 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

Bellevue, NE

 - - 100% High

Peru, NE

 - - 100% High

Chadron, NE

 - - 100% High

Wayne, NE

 - - 100% High

Lincoln, NE

 980-1130 1055 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.

Published: August 19, 2026