UTRGV SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 900–1120 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1000
• 75th Percentile: Around 1120, meaning 75% of admitted students score at or below this level

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are currently optional at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) due to test-optional policies implemented in recent years, though submitting scores can strengthen an application.
• Scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, considering academic performance, extracurriculars, and personal achievements alongside test results.
• UTRGV does practice superscoring for SAT, meaning the highest section scores from multiple test dates are combined to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores may be considered for placement or credit but are not direct substitutes for SAT in admissions.
• Applicants are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of at least 1000–1120 to be competitive, especially for selective programs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.