Texas Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

With a 33 ACT, you are competitive at 80 four-year colleges in Texas (9 target, 1 reach, 70 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1460 SAT.

Colleges in Texas for a 33 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 33 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX	27-33	30	27%	Medium
Baylor University Waco, TX	27-32	29	51%	Medium
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	25-31	28	57%	Medium
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX	26-31	28	44%	Medium
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	30-34	32	63%	Medium
Trinity University San Antonio, TX	31-34	32	26%	Medium
Huston Tillotson University Austin, TX	16-28	22	39%	Medium
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX	26-30	28	43%	Medium
LeTourneau University Longview, TX	21-30	25	38%	Medium

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
Rice University Houston, TX	34-35	34	8%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 33; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	19-25	22	89%	High
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	23-28	25	73%	High
University of Houston Houston, TX	23-29	26	74%	High
University of North Texas Denton, TX	19-27	23	72%	High
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	24-32	28	65%	High
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	19-27	23	80%	High
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	17-24	20	90%	High
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	19-25	22	87%	High
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	15-19	17	97%	High
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	18-24	21	94%	High
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	19-24	21	90%	High
University of Dallas Irving, TX	22-29	25	53%	High

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33 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 33 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
30	1370
31	1400
32	1430
33	1460
34	1500
35	1540
36	1590

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

Published: August 19, 2026