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

Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

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17 Average ACT Score

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  • 177enrollment
  • $26,793net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 978enrollment
  • $15,642net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 995-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 182enrollment
  • $25,502net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Alice Lloyd College
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Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 553enrollment
  • $18,066net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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  • 262enrollment
  • $12,860net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Southwestern Adventist University
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Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 817enrollment
  • $20,198net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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The Baptist College of Florida
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Graceville, FL

The Baptist College of Florida

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $8,904net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Kentucky Christian University
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Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 541enrollment
  • $22,209net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 900-1040SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Mount Aloysius College
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Cresson, PA
 

Mount Aloysius College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#58 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,967enrollment
  • $20,570net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 900-1105SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Mount Mary College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

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18 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines, IA
 

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 907enrollment
  • $24,881net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $13,841net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Mercy College of Ohio
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Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,150enrollment
  • $15,705net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 550enrollment
  • $16,672net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 925-1145SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Saint Mary of the Woods College
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Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
 

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,227enrollment
  • $18,470net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 875-1070SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Tabor College
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Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 664enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 830-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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