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.

University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance93%

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New Mexico State University Main Campus
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Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in New Mexico

  • 14,268enrollment
  • $10,407net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance87%

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Emmanuel College
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Franklin Springs, GA
 

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 850enrollment
  • $19,921net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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Lubbock Christian University
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Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $23,551net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Sweet Briar College
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Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance66%

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Wesleyan College
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Macon, GA
 

Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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  • 660enrollment
  • $13,900net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1210SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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Trevecca Nazarene University
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Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,327enrollment
  • $16,080net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance89%

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Ouachita Baptist University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,784enrollment
  • $21,677net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance68%

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,627enrollment
  • $19,794net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance54%

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Lyon College
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Batesville, AR

Lyon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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  • 496enrollment
  • $25,545net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance60%

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Milligan College
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Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $17,371net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance60%

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Coker College
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Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,160enrollment
  • $19,345net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance96%

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William Carey University
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Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $15,271net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance50%

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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Asbury University
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Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $21,506net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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Erskine College
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Due West, SC

Erskine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 956enrollment
  • $36,581net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance68%

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