Maryland Colleges for a 980 on the SAT

With a 980 SAT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Maryland (8 target, 4 reach, 2 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Maryland for a 980 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 980 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Towson, MD

 950-1235 1092 82% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 840-1070 955 82% Medium

Bowie, MD

 796-1083 939 72% Medium

Princess Anne, MD

 840-1010 925 96% Medium

Frostburg, MD

 980-1200 1090 89% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 740-1330 1035 79% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 880-1020 950 46% Medium

Takoma Park, MD

 860-1130 995 46% 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

Emmitsburg, MD

 1046-1280 1163 74% Low

Baltimore, MD

 1078-1305 1191 77% Low

Baltimore, MD

 1090-1325 1207 78% Low

Chestertown, MD

 1140-1390 1265 57% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 980; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Adelphi, MD

 - - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 980 SAT in Maryland

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980 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 980 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
920 17
940 17
960 18
980 18
1000 19
1020 19
1040 20

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

Published: August 19, 2026