Admitted students scored 930–1120 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Sam Houston State University admits 90% of applicants — largely open. 73% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 930 and a quarter above 1120. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 17,743.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota | 1041 | 20 | 99% | $8,514 |
| McMurry University Abilene, Texas | 1043 | 24 | 57% | $32,340 |
| University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico | 1038 | 23 | 95% | $10,140 |
| Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, Arkansas | 1047 | 22 | 75% | $9,960 |
| Millikin University Decatur, Illinois | 1034 | 23 | 67% | $26,892 |
| University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas | 1049 | 22 | 59% | $9,748 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.