Texas Colleges for a 1560 on the SAT

With a 1560 SAT, you are competitive at 84 four-year colleges in Texas (3 target, 1 reach, 80 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 35 ACT.

Colleges in Texas for a 1560 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1560 - 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
Trinity University San Antonio, TX	1340-1500	1420	26%	Medium
LeTourneau University Longview, TX	990-1330	1160	38%	Medium

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
Rice University Houston, TX	1510-1570	1540	8%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1560; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Baylor University Waco, TX	1200-1400	1300	51%	High
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	1150-1400	1275	57%	High
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 Dallas Richardson, TX	1160-1410	1285	65%	High
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX	1140-1350	1245	44%	High
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	1340-1490	1415	63%	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

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1560 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1560 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1500	34
1520	34
1540	35
1560	35
1580	36
1600	36

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

Published: August 19, 2026