Texas Colleges for a 620 on the SAT

With a 620 SAT, you are competitive at 23 four-year colleges in Texas (0 target, 2 reach, 21 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 10 ACT.

Colleges in Texas for a 620 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 620 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

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
800-1160 980 39% Low
788-1088 938 22% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 620; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College SAT Range Avg SAT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
860-1080 970 100% High

McAllen, TX

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Midland, TX

- - 100% High
890-1070 980 100% High

Brownsville, TX

- - 100% High

Tyler, TX

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Lake Jackson, TX

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Marshall, TX

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 620 SAT in Texas

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620 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 620 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score ACT Equivalent
600 9
620 10
640 10
660 11
680 11

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

Published: August 19, 2026