Southwestern Colleges for a 930 on the SAT

With a 930 SAT, you are competitive at 106 four-year colleges in the Southwest (32 target, 34 reach, 40 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 17 ACT.

Colleges in the Southwest for a 930 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 930 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	930-1120	1025	90%	Medium
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	800-1000	900	97%	Medium
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	860-1080	970	79%	Medium
Texas Woman's University Denton, TX	930-1140	1035	96%	Medium
Lamar University Beaumont, TX	930-1140	1035	86%	Medium
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX	900-1140	1020	98%	Medium
St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX	900-1310	1105	98%	Medium
Angelo State University San Angelo, TX	910-1150	1030	83%	Medium
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX	910-1100	1005	94%	Medium
Huston Tillotson University Austin, TX	800-1160	980	39%	Medium
Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX	855-1015	935	40%	Medium
University of New Mexico Main Campus Albuquerque, NM	890-1170	1030	95%	Medium

View all 32 target colleges

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
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ	1100-1320	1210	90%	Low
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	980-1200	1090	89%	Low
University of North Texas Denton, TX	980-1230	1105	72%	Low
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	1010-1240	1125	80%	Low
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	1000-1220	1110	87%	Low
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	970-1170	1070	94%	Low
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	980-1160	1070	90%	Low
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	1070-1270	1170	66%	Low
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX	960-1213	1086	89%	Low
University of St Thomas Houston, TX	980-1210	1095	90%	Low
University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX	960-1200	1080	96%	Low
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX	940-1110	1025	90%	Low

View all 34 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 930; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX	860-1080	970	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	890-1070	980	100%	High
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK	866-1136	1001	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

View all 40 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 930 SAT in the Southwest

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930 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 930 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
870	15
890	16
910	16
930	17
950	17
970	18
990	19

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

Published: August 19, 2026