Texas Colleges Ranked by Lowest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 66 colleges in Texas with the lowest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Texas Southern University leads the list with an average SAT Score of 900. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Texas Colleges Ranked by Lowest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
Austin College Sherman, Texas	1205
Southwestern University Georgetown, Texas	1215
University of Dallas Irving, Texas	1245
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	1245
University of Houston Houston, Texas	1250
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, Texas	1275
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	1285
Baylor University Waco, Texas	1300
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	1380
Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas	1415
Trinity University San Antonio, Texas	1420
Rice University Houston, Texas	1540

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.