New Jersey Colleges for a 980 on the SAT

With a 980 SAT, you are competitive at 21 four-year colleges in New Jersey (5 target, 12 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in New Jersey 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
Kean University Union, NJ	930-1150	1040	76%	Medium
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ	910-1210	1060	88%	Medium
New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ	890-1140	1015	98%	Medium
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ	908-1180	1044	91%	Medium
Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ	970-1150	1060	90%	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
Rowan University Glassboro, NJ	1110-1310	1210	78%	Low
The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ	1140-1340	1240	62%	Low
Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ	1100-1320	1210	79%	Low
Rutgers University Newark Newark, NJ	1030-1270	1150	71%	Low
William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ	990-1345	1167	90%	Low
Stockton University Galloway, NJ	1030-1230	1130	89%	Low
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus Madison, NJ	1040-1310	1175	95%	Low
Rutgers University Camden Camden, NJ	1050-1300	1175	66%	Low
Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ	1130-1370	1250	71%	Low
Drew University Madison, NJ	1103-1338	1220	68%	Low
Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ	990-1170	1080	83%	Low
Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ	1043-1251	1147	79%	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
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, NJ	770-960	865	70%	High
Felician University Lodi, NJ	890-1150	1020	100%	High
Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ	-	-	100%	High
Keser Torah Mayan Hatalmud Lakewood, NJ	-	-	100%	High

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

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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