Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 940 on the SAT
With a 940 SAT, you are competitive at 45 four-year colleges in the Pacific Northwest (5 target, 21 reach, 19 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.
Colleges in the Pacific Northwest for a 940 SAT
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 940 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 940; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
View the full list of colleges that accept a 940 SAT in the Pacific Northwest
940 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion
Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 940 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.
| SAT Score | ACT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 880 | 16 |
| 900 | 16 |
| 920 | 17 |
| 940 | 17 |
| 960 | 18 |
| 980 | 18 |
| 1000 | 19 |
Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.
Published: August 19, 2026