Texas Colleges for a 1200 on the SAT

With a 1200 SAT, you are competitive at 82 four-year colleges in Texas (27 target, 2 reach, 53 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 25 ACT.

Colleges in Texas for a 1200 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1200 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Baylor University Waco, TX	1200-1400	1300	51%	Medium
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	1150-1400	1275	57%	Medium
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	980-1200	1090	89%	Medium
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	1090-1280	1185	73%	Medium
University of Houston Houston, TX	1160-1340	1250	74%	Medium
University of North Texas Denton, TX	980-1230	1105	72%	Medium
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	1160-1410	1285	65%	Medium
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX	1140-1350	1245	44%	Medium
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	1010-1240	1125	80%	Medium
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	1000-1220	1110	87%	Medium
University of Dallas Irving, TX	1120-1370	1245	53%	Medium
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	1070-1270	1170	66%	Medium

View all 27 target colleges

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
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX	1250-1510	1380	27%	Low
Trinity University San Antonio, TX	1340-1500	1420	26%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1200; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	930-1120	1025	90%	High
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	800-1000	900	97%	High
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	970-1170	1070	94%	High
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	980-1160	1070	90%	High
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	860-1080	970	79%	High
Texas Woman's University Denton, TX	930-1140	1035	96%	High
Lamar University Beaumont, TX	930-1140	1035	86%	High
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX	900-1140	1020	98%	High
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX	940-1110	1025	90%	High
Angelo State University San Angelo, TX	910-1150	1030	83%	High
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX	910-1100	1005	94%	High
Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX	855-1015	935	40%	High

View all 53 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 1200 SAT in Texas

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1200 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1200 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1140	23
1160	24
1180	24
1200	25
1220	25
1240	26
1260	27

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

Published: August 19, 2026