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

Marian University
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Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,319enrollment
  • $23,552net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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College of Mount St. Joseph
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Cincinnati, OH
 

College of Mount St. Joseph

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,083enrollment
  • $15,887net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 880-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Rockford University
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Rockford, IL
 

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,249enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,414enrollment
  • $23,611net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 926-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Presentation College
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 615enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 840-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $21,331net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,536enrollment
  • $22,361net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $25,539net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 853-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $18,396net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Lake Erie College
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Painesville, OH
 

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 942enrollment
  • $22,322net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 945-1115SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Malone University
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Canton, OH
 

Malone University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,205enrollment
  • $23,362net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 885-1236SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Durant, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 5,794enrollment
  • $8,064net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,805enrollment
  • $19,401net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1006-1220SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,307enrollment
  • $10,993net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Cottey College
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Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 266enrollment
  • $18,430net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Weatherford, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 4,811enrollment
  • $14,761net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Sterling College
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Sterling, KS
 

Sterling College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 707enrollment
  • $22,996net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 938-1123SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

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