Oregon Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

With a 990 SAT, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Oregon (3 target, 8 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 19 ACT.

Colleges in Oregon for a 990 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 990 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Ashland, OR

 980-1230 1105 89% Medium

Monmouth, OR

 868-1108 988 98% Medium

Forest Grove, OR

 900-1240 1070 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

Eugene, OR

 1130-1360 1245 88% Low

Corvallis, OR

 1140-1400 1270 77% Low

Portland, OR

 1000-1250 1125 91% Low

Newberg, OR

 1070-1340 1205 94% Low

McMinnville, OR

 1050-1210 1130 85% Low

Salem, OR

 1003-1165 1084 94% Low

Klamath Falls, OR

 1000-1270 1135 95% Low

Eugene, OR

 1010-1315 1162 67% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 990; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Portland, OR

 - - 100% High

Saint Benedict, OR

 - - 100% High

Medford, Oregon

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 990 SAT in Oregon

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990 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 990 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
930 17
950 17
970 18
990 19
1010 19
1030 20
1050 20

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

Published: August 19, 2026