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

Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,934enrollment
  • $18,612net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 86%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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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 813enrollment
  • $20,735net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 17-23ACT 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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#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $16,703net price
  • 91%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

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 951enrollment
  • $20,470net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Franklin Pierce University
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Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 1,663enrollment
  • $28,434net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

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Kettering College
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Kettering, OH
 

Kettering College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 832enrollment
  • $16,398net price
  • 34%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

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21 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • 96%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

19 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in New Mexico

  • 5,106enrollment
  • $8,702net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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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

 

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Keuka College
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Keuka Park, NY
 

Keuka College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#55 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,250enrollment
  • $28,397net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1133SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,615enrollment
  • $22,377net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Bethany College
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B
Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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  • 744enrollment
  • $29,546net price
  • 66%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

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18 Average ACT Score

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  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%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

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18 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Marian University
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M
Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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Rockford University
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Rockford, IL
 

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,181enrollment
  • $25,047net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 840-1086SAT range
  • 12-20ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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University of Saint Mary
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S
Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,267enrollment
  • $21,887net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1066SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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