Southern Colleges for a 23 on the ACT

What Southern colleges accept a 23 ACT score?

These Southern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 23 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 294 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 23 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Southern colleges

Is a 23 ACT good?

Yes, with score of 23 you're in about the top third. It situates you in the top 68th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 23 score represents 64% of the total possible points. If a 23 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 23

Let's examine how a 23 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 23 is 2.7 points (13%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 23 is 2.4 points (12%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 23 is 1.3 points (6%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 23 is 6.7 points (41%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 23 is 4.7 points (26%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 23 is 1.9 points (8%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 23 is 5.8 points (34%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 23 is 6.1 points (36%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 23 is 2.4 points (12%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 23 is 2.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 23 ACT score?

A 23 on the ACT translates to a 1140 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 23 ACT score?

Scoring a 23 on the ACT places you in the 68th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 68% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,360,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 640,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 23 ACT Colleges

Displaying 294 colleges where your 23 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 918 target schools (good chance), 132 reach (harder) schools and 690 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

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25 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $28,389net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance83%

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Oral Roberts University
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Tulsa, OK

Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 5,051enrollment
  • $22,360net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance81%

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University of South Carolina Aiken
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Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $11,872net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Pfeiffer University
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Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance83%

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Hampden Sydney College
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Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $29,899net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Bellarmine University
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Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University

Private 4 Year

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24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 2,970enrollment
  • $22,813net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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Young Harris College
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Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 1,511enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance82%

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Montreat College
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Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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  • 972enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance64%

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Georgia Southwestern State University
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Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,070enrollment
  • $12,186net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jul 21

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Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

#27 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $19,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
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University of Charleston
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Charleston, WV

University of Charleston

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in West Virginia

  • 3,059enrollment
  • $21,308net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 985-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance80%

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Prescott College
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Prescott, AZ
 

Prescott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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  • 969enrollment
  • $25,317net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1290SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance37%

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