Texas Colleges for a 1400 on the SAT

With a 1400 SAT, you are competitive at 83 four-year colleges in Texas (13 target, 0 reach, 70 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 31 ACT.

Colleges in Texas for a 1400 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1400 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX	1250-1510	1380	27%	Medium
Baylor University Waco, TX	1200-1400	1300	51%	Medium
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	1150-1400	1275	57%	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
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	1340-1490	1415	63%	Medium
University of Dallas Irving, TX	1120-1370	1245	53%	Medium
Trinity University San Antonio, TX	1340-1500	1420	26%	Medium
Austin College Sherman, TX	1100-1310	1205	48%	Medium
Huston Tillotson University Austin, TX	800-1160	980	39%	Medium
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX	1130-1300	1215	43%	Medium
LeTourneau University Longview, TX	990-1330	1160	38%	Medium

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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
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1400; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	980-1200	1090	89%	High
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	1090-1280	1185	73%	High
University of Houston Houston, TX	1160-1340	1250	74%	High
University of North Texas Denton, TX	980-1230	1105	72%	High
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	1010-1240	1125	80%	High
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	930-1120	1025	90%	High
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	1000-1220	1110	87%	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
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	1070-1270	1170	66%	High
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	860-1080	970	79%	High

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1400 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1400 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1340	29
1360	30
1380	30
1400	31
1420	32
1440	32
1460	33

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

Published: August 19, 2026