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

Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Fontbonne University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Fontbonne University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 944enrollment
  • $20,732net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Thomas University
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Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

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17 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $12,557net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA

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Bacone College
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Muskogee, OK
 

Bacone College

Private 4 Year

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15 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $17,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 938-1033SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.83Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,941enrollment
  • $23,391net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 963-1228SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,852enrollment
  • $10,448net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 830-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Minot State University
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Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 2,777enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 992-1178SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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Columbus, OH
 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $15,006net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Bartlesville, OK
 

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 848enrollment
  • $27,590net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 930-1100SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Wheeling Jesuit University
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Wheeling, WV
 

Wheeling Jesuit University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 749enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Chickasha, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 825enrollment
  • $8,390net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 923-1138SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 2

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

7 Average ACT Score

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  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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