Florida Colleges for a 820 on the SAT

With a 820 SAT, you are competitive at 42 four-year colleges in Florida (4 target, 9 reach, 29 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 14 ACT.

Colleges in Florida for a 820 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 820 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Jacksonville, FL

820-990 905 85% Medium
810-980 895 92% Medium

Lake Wales, FL

790-1070 930 43% Medium

Jacksonville, FL

778-1006 892 53% 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

Saint Augustine, FL

960-1190 1075 81% Low

West Palm Beach, FL

950-1220 1085 82% Low

Saint Leo, FL

980-1190 1085 78% Low

Daytona Beach, FL

830-990 910 88% Low
960-1183 1071 53% Low

Temple Terrace, FL

930-1220 1075 70% Low
853-1060 956 69% Low

Miami Gardens, FL

860-1060 960 98% Low
930-1200 1065 36% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 820; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Orlando, FL

- - 100% High

Fort Lauderdale, FL

- - 100% High

Miami, FL

- - 100% High

Lake Worth, FL

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

St. Petersburg, FL

- - 100% High
1010-1140 1075 100% High

Fort Pierce, FL

- - 100% High

Daytona Beach, FL

- - 100% High

Pensacola, FL

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Gainesville, FL

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 820 SAT in Florida

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820 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 820 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
760 13
780 14
800 14
820 14
840 15
860 15
880 16

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

Published: August 19, 2026