Texas Colleges for a 19 on the ACT

With a 19 ACT, you are competitive at 72 four-year colleges in Texas (39 target, 12 reach, 21 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1010 SAT.

Colleges in Texas for a 19 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 19 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	19-25	22	89%	Medium
University of North Texas Denton, TX	19-27	23	72%	Medium
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	19-27	23	80%	Medium
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	17-24	20	90%	Medium
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	19-25	22	87%	Medium
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	15-19	17	97%	Medium
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	18-24	21	94%	Medium
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	19-24	21	90%	Medium
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	16-21	18	79%	Medium
Texas Woman's University Denton, TX	17-23	20	96%	Medium
Lamar University Beaumont, TX	18-25	21	86%	Medium
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX	17-24	20	98%	Medium

View all 39 target colleges

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	23-28	25	73%	Low
University of Houston Houston, TX	23-29	26	74%	Low
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	24-32	28	65%	Low
University of Dallas Irving, TX	22-29	25	53%	Low
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	22-28	25	66%	Low
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX	20-26	23	89%	Low
Austin College Sherman, TX	23-29	26	48%	Low
Saint Edward's University Austin, TX	22-28	25	81%	Low
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX	20-26	23	94%	Low
Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX	22-28	25	96%	Low
LeTourneau University Longview, TX	21-30	25	38%	Low
University of Houston Clear Lake Houston, TX	20-25	22	91%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 19; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX	17-22	19	100%	High
South Texas College McAllen, TX	-	-	100%	High
Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX	-	-	100%	High
Midland College Midland, TX	-	-	100%	High
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX	15-23	19	100%	High
Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX	-	-	100%	High
Texas College Tyler, TX	-	-	100%	High
Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX	-	-	100%	High
Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX	-	-	100%	High
North American University Stafford, TX	-	-	100%	High
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	-	-	100%	High
Wiley University Marshall, TX	-	-	100%	High

View all 21 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 19 ACT in Texas

See all colleges nationally for a 19 ACT

19 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 19 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
16	890
17	930
18	970
19	1010
20	1040
21	1080
22	1110

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

Published: August 19, 2026