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Texas College acceptance rate and admissions profile

Texas College, a private college in Texas, reports a 50% acceptance rate and sits in the selective band. In practice that means it admits a minority of applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Use this page to see what Texas College weighs, where it ranks among Texas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1000, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
50%
Selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1000
of admitted students
Type
Private
Texas
Selectivity in state
#10
of 53 in TX
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Will I get into Texas College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Texas College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Texas College?

Your odds at Texas College are not the same as its 50% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Texas College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Texas College hard to get into?

Texas College is selective: it admits a minority of applicants, with about a 50% acceptance rate. A solid academic record puts you in good position, and the rest of your profile can tip the result either way.

What GPA do you need to get into Texas College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Texas College, but admitted students commonly present roughly a 3.5 to 3.9 GPA. Texas College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Texas College?

Texas College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1000. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Texas College.

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What Texas College looks for

What Texas College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Texas College are academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record, and class rank. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Texas College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Alumni / legacy relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Texas College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Texas College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Above the admitted 75th percentile
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How Texas College compares in Texas

Texas College ranks #10 most selective of 53 schools in Texas in our database.

Among the 53 Texas schools we track, Texas College ranks #10 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Rice University (8%) and Trinity University (TX) (26%) sit nearby, which makes Texas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Rice University
8%acceptance · TX
Trinity University (TX)
26%acceptance · TX
University of Texas at Austin
27%acceptance · TX
Huston-Tillotson University
39%acceptance · TX
Paul Quinn College
40%acceptance · TX
Texas Christian University
44%acceptance · TX
Texas A&M International
44%acceptance · TX
Austin College
48%acceptance · TX
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Similar to Texas College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Texas College often weigh Anna Maria College, Belhaven University, and Rhodes College, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Anna Maria College
50%acceptance · MA
Belhaven University
50%acceptance · MS
Rhodes College
50%acceptance · TN
Jarvis Christian University
50%acceptance · TX
Morris College
50%acceptance · SC
Philander Smith University
50%acceptance · AR

Frequently asked questions

What does Texas College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Texas College weighs academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record, and class rank most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Texas College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Texas College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Texas College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Texas College specifically.

Is Texas College test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Texas College's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1000; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.