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SAT Scores for Admission to the Big 12 Conference

A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data

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If you're wondering if you have the SAT scores you'll need to get into one of the Big 12 Conference universities, here's a side-by-side comparison of scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these universities.

Realize, of course, that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The Big 12 admissions officers will also be looking for a strong high school record, a well-crafted essay and meaningful extracurricular activities.

You can also check out these other SAT links (or ACT links):

SAT Comparison Charts: the Ivy League | top universities (non-Ivy) | top liberal arts colleges | more top liberal arts | top public universities | top public liberal arts colleges | University of California campuses | Cal State campuses | SUNY campuses | more SAT charts

data from National Center for Educational Statistics

Big 12 Conference Score Comparison (mid 50%)
(Learn what these numbers mean)

SAT Scores
Reading Math Writing
25% 75% 25% 75% 25% 75%
Baylor 540 650 560 660 - -
Colorado 520 630 550 650 - -
Iowa State 510 640 530 680 - -
Kansas - - - - - -
Kansas State 490 630 510 650 470 610
Missouri 540 660 540 650 - -
Nebraska 510 670 530 670 - -
Oklahoma 520 640 540 650 - -
Oklahoma State 490 610 510 630 - -
Texas 530 660 570 690 520 650
Texas A&M 520 630 560 670 500 610
Texas Tech 490 590 520 620 460 570

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