Texas Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

What Texas colleges accept a 1200 SAT score?

These Texas colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1200 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 25 Texas colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1200 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Texas colleges

Is a 1200 SAT good?

Yes, a score of 1200 is quite good. It situates you in the top 76th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your well above average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 1200 score represents 75% of the total possible points. If a 1200 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 1200

Let's examine how a 1200 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1200 is 133 points (12%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1200 is 146 points (14%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1200 is 88 points (8%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1200 is 266 points (28%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1200 is 233 points (24%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1200 is 39 points (3%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1200 is 250 points (26%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1200 is 273 points (29%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1200 is 84 points (8%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1200 is 140 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1200 SAT score?

A 1200 on the SAT translates to a 25 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 1200 SAT score?

Scoring a 1200 on the SAT places you in the 76th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 76% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,292,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 408,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 25 colleges where your 1200 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 84 target schools (good chance), 9 reach (harder) schools and 153 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Texas A & M University College Station

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College Station, TX

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Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

#21 Best Public Universities in America

74,014enrollment
$20,375net price
63%acceptance rate
1150-1390SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Texas Tech University

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Lubbock, TX

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Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

1190 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

40,378enrollment
$17,896net price
67%acceptance rate
1090-1280SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance69%

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University of Houston

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Houston, TX

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University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

46,700enrollment
$14,056net price
66%acceptance rate
1160-1330SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due May 31

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University of North Texas

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Denton, TX

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University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

44,767enrollment
$15,283net price
79%acceptance rate
1000-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

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The University of Texas at Dallas

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Richardson, TX

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1300 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

31,570enrollment
$13,555net price
85%acceptance rate
1170-1430SAT range
24-32ACT range
3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

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Texas Christian University

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Fort Worth, TX

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Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

12,273enrollment
$44,190net price
56%acceptance rate
1140-1360SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Texas at Arlington

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Arlington, TX

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The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

43,946enrollment
$14,262net price
81%acceptance rate
1000-1240SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jun 1

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

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San Antonio, TX

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

34,393enrollment
$12,664net price
87%acceptance rate
1010-1220SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Dallas

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Irving, TX

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University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

2,328enrollment
$27,250net price
59%acceptance rate
1170-1400SAT range
23-31ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Abilene Christian University

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Abilene, TX

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Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

5,079enrollment
$28,978net price
66%acceptance rate
1070-1280SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Dallas Baptist University

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Dallas, TX

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Dallas Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

4,348enrollment
$27,607net price
91%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance95%

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University of St Thomas

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Houston, TX

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University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

3,588enrollment
$19,207net price
97%acceptance rate
1010-1300SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Mary Hardin Baylor

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Belton, TX

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University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

3,575enrollment
$31,197net price
96%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance98%

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St. Mary's University

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San Antonio, TX

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St. Mary's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Texas

3,253enrollment
$21,379net price
86%acceptance rate
1020-1220SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Austin College

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Sherman, TX

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Austin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1270 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Texas

1,182enrollment
$24,739net price
54%acceptance rate
1160-1370SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jul 31

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Southwestern University

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Georgetown, TX

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Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

1,483enrollment
$31,014net price
45%acceptance rate
1120-1355SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Saint Edward's University

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Austin, TX

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Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1150 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

3,470enrollment
$27,193net price
85%acceptance rate
1030-1270SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance88%

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The University of Texas at Tyler

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Tyler, TX

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The University of Texas at Tyler

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

9,322enrollment
$13,248net price
94%acceptance rate
1000-1220SAT range
19-24ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

Your 1200 SAT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 24

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