Michigan Colleges for a 980 on the SAT

With a 980 SAT, you are competitive at 33 four-year colleges in Michigan (18 target, 10 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Michigan 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
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	940-1190	1065	83%	Medium
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	960-1200	1080	90%	Medium
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	920-1170	1045	80%	Medium
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	890-1120	1005	91%	Medium
Adrian College Adrian, MI	873-1140	1006	73%	Medium
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	920-1170	1045	72%	Medium
Albion College Albion, MI	930-1160	1045	81%	Medium
University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI	970-1243	1106	70%	Medium
Madonna University Livonia, MI	880-1080	980	63%	Medium
Northwood University Midland, MI	950-1160	1055	65%	Medium
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	806-1073	939	69%	Medium
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI	970-1220	1095	78%	Medium

View all 18 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
Wayne State University Detroit, MI	1060-1270	1165	81%	Low
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI	990-1255	1122	56%	Low
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI	1030-1230	1130	88%	Low
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	990-1220	1105	85%	Low
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI	1130-1350	1240	92%	Low
Hope College Holland, MI	1100-1340	1220	79%	Low
Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI	1083-1330	1206	71%	Low
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI	1030-1260	1145	75%	Low
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI	990-1290	1140	82%	Low
Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI	1010-1240	1125	52%	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
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI	1000-1225	1112	100%	High
Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI	-	-	100%	High
Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI	-	-	100%	High
Walsh College Troy, MI	-	-	100%	High
Ecumenical Theological Seminary Detroit, MI	-	-	100%	High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 980 SAT

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