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 412 schools. Schools are listed in order from low ACT score to highest.
Low ACT Public Private 4 year

412 results nationwide

Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 971enrollment
  • $16,525net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 950-1070SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,090enrollment
  • $11,264net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $19,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 678enrollment
  • $21,299net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

 

#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,725enrollment
  • $19,834net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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18 Average ACT Score

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  • 834enrollment
  • $20,867net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 750-1130SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Trinity International University
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Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 852enrollment
  • $21,260net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Buckhannon, WV
 

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 991enrollment
  • $20,093net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 878-1143SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Kettering College
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Kettering, OH
 

Kettering College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 812enrollment
  • $4,048net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 2,726enrollment
  • $13,126net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
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Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in New Mexico

  • 5,386enrollment
  • $6,683net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 753enrollment
  • $14,344net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 970-1060SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,227enrollment
  • $12,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Bethany College
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Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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  • 637enrollment
  • $29,571net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 883-1020SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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  • 725enrollment
  • $12,158net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,453enrollment
  • $15,490net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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