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University of Houston-Victoria Admission Requirements

Victoria, Texas

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Your chances of getting into University of Houston Victoria

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.7%
Admission Difficulty for University of Houston Victoria
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Houston-Victoria is 76.7%.  Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Houston-Victoria and can you get accepted?

University of Houston Victoria is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,443 out of the 1,881 who applied were admitted.

12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Houston-Victoria?

77% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Houston Victoria you should:

  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

University of Houston-Victoria GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

University of Houston Victoria has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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University of Houston-Victoria SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Houston Victoria. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 36% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

993-1180

Applicants Submitting SAT 

36%
SAT Scores for University of Houston Victoria
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 493
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 993
SAT Scores for University of Houston Victoria
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 600
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1180
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Houston Victoria?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Houston-Victoria is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 993-1180. Students who get into University of Houston Victoria score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Houston-Victoria ranks #26 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Houston-Victoria regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 993 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 993, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Houston Victoria is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1086, you have around a 77% chance of being admitted. A 1180 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

University of Houston Victoria admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >86%
1086 to 1180 Avg + 77%-86%
993 to 1086 Avg - 64%-77%
900 to 993 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 900 Low <48%
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University of Houston-Victoria ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for University of Houston Victoria
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for University of Houston Victoria
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Houston-Victoria?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Houston-Victoria is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 25.  The school ranks #22 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Houston Victoria.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Houston Victoria is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Houston-Victoria for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 77% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 25 ACT score.

University of Houston Victoria admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >86%
22 to 25 Avg + 77%-86%
19 to 22 Avg - 64%-77%
16 to 19 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 16 Low <48%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Houston Victoria admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,108 773 1,881
Accepted 873 570 1,443
Acceptance Rate 79% 74% 77%
Enrolled 94 79 173
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Houston Victoria is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Houston Victoria and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Houston Victoria Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Houston Victoria
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225502 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston Victoria.

Last updated February 24, 2025