Colleges for a Low ACT Score

Getting into college with a low ACT score.

College admission test taking is stressful. Not everyone rocks their ACT test. A low score doesn't mean you can't get into college. We've prepared a list of all selective admission, four year colleges which are likely to accept students who scored in the lower fifty percentile on the ACT. Based on school admission history, an applicant with a lower than average ACT has a good chance to get into these 429 schools. Schools are listed in order from low ACT score to highest.
Low ACT Public Private 4 year

429 results nationwide

Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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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

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20 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in New Mexico

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

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Emmanuel College
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Franklin Springs, GA
 

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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

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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

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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

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 3,947enrollment
  • $8,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 1,879enrollment
  • $11,598net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Salem College
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Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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  • 469enrollment
  • $18,354net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1053-1200SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

7 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 2,315enrollment
  • $13,788net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 888-1130SAT range
  • 6-9ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,519enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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North Adams, MA
 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 938enrollment
  • $15,377net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Wright State University Lake Campus
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Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,294enrollment
  • $11,585net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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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

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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

Applications Due Aug 1

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Defiance College
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Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 540enrollment
  • $23,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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  • 656enrollment
  • $14,070net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

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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

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Olivet College
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Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 919enrollment
  • $21,394net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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