Ohio Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 70 four-year colleges in Ohio (17 target, 20 reach, 33 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Ohio 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
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH	880-1130	1005	91%	Medium
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH	900-1190	1045	60%	Medium
Capital University Columbus, OH	910-1180	1045	70%	Medium
University of Mount Union Alliance, OH	910-1240	1075	78%	Medium
Wright State University Main Campus Dayton, OH	913-1230	1071	96%	Medium
Muskingum University New Concord, OH	910-1105	1007	82%	Medium
Defiance College Defiance, OH	860-1110	985	48%	Medium
Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH	840-940	890	41%	Medium
Hiram College Hiram, OH	890-1100	995	94%	Medium
Tiffin University Tiffin, OH	910-1110	1010	80%	Medium
Wilmington College Wilmington, OH	850-1220	1035	92%	Medium
Bluffton University Bluffton, OH	860-1130	995	67%	Medium

View all 17 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
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH	1103-1310	1206	86%	Low
Ohio University Main Campus Athens, OH	1090-1290	1190	85%	Low
Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH	1010-1240	1125	86%	Low
Bowling Green State University Main Campus Bowling Green, OH	1000-1210	1105	81%	Low
University of Toledo Toledo, OH	1100-1300	1200	92%	Low
Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH	1010-1230	1120	84%	Low
Otterbein University Westerville, OH	1035-1260	1147	85%	Low
Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH	1060-1290	1175	76%	Low
Cedarville University Cedarville, OH	1130-1360	1245	65%	Low
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH	1105-1350	1227	56%	Low
Marietta College Marietta, OH	1040-1200	1120	79%	Low
Ashland University Ashland, OH	1035-1208	1121	76%	Low

View all 20 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
Central State University Wilberforce, OH	770-950	860	99%	High
University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH	-	-	100%	High
Franklin University Columbus, OH	-	-	100%	High
Wright State University Lake Campus Celina, OH	790-890	840	100%	High
Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH	-	-	100%	High
Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem, OH	-	-	100%	High
Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH	-	-	100%	High
Miami University Hamilton Hamilton, OH	-	-	100%	High
Ohio State University Lima Campus Lima, OH	-	-	100%	High
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH	-	-	100%	High
University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH	-	-	100%	High
Ohio State University Newark Campus Newark, OH	-	-	100%	High

View all 33 safety colleges

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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