Texas Colleges for a 970 on the SAT

With a 970 SAT, you are competitive at 75 four-year colleges in Texas (35 target, 19 reach, 21 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 18 ACT.

Colleges in Texas for a 970 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 970 - 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
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	970-1170	1070	94%	Medium
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	860-1080	970	79%	Medium
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX	960-1213	1086	89%	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
University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX	960-1200	1080	96%	Medium
St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX	900-1310	1105	98%	Medium
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX	940-1110	1025	90%	Medium
Angelo State University San Angelo, TX	910-1150	1030	83%	Medium

View all 35 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
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	1150-1400	1275	57%	Low
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	980-1200	1090	89%	Low
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	1090-1280	1185	73%	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
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	980-1160	1070	90%	Low
University of Dallas Irving, TX	1120-1370	1245	53%	Low
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	1070-1270	1170	66%	Low
University of St Thomas Houston, TX	980-1210	1095	90%	Low
Austin College Sherman, TX	1100-1310	1205	48%	Low
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX	1010-1200	1105	94%	Low

View all 19 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 970; 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
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 970 SAT in Texas

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970 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 970 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
910	16
930	17
950	17
970	18
990	19
1010	19
1030	20

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

Published: August 19, 2026