Florida Colleges for a 1470 on the SAT

With a 1470 SAT, you are competitive at 67 four-year colleges in Florida (7 target, 0 reach, 60 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 33 ACT.

Colleges in Florida for a 1470 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1470 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Florida Gainesville, FL	1320-1480	1400	24%	Medium
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL	1270-1410	1340	24%	Medium
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL	1320-1480	1400	19%	Medium
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL	1200-1350	1275	40%	Medium
University of South Florida Tampa, FL	1130-1320	1225	43%	Medium
Rollins College Winter Park, FL	1160-1370	1265	48%	Medium
Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL	930-1200	1065	36%	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
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1470; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	1070-1240	1155	40%	High
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	1040-1200	1120	66%	High
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	1040-1200	1120	63%	High
Florida International University Miami, FL	1070-1260	1165	55%	High
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL	1030-1300	1165	73%	High
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL	1070-1270	1170	53%	High
University of West Florida Pensacola, FL	1020-1230	1125	58%	High
Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL	1100-1280	1190	57%	High
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL	1160-1360	1260	65%	High
Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL	960-1190	1075	81%	High
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL	1120-1320	1220	58%	High
Valencia College Orlando, FL	-	-	100%	High

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1470 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1470 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1410	31
1430	32
1450	33
1470	33
1490	34
1510	34
1530	35

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

Published: August 19, 2026