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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,017enrollment
  • $25,050net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1041-1138SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Saint Louis Christian College
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Florissant, MO
 

Saint Louis Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 62enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 14-25ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Olathe, KS
 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,539enrollment
  • $29,992net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 928-1118SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Montgomery, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 1,448enrollment
  • $11,015net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Southeastern Bible College
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Birmingham, AL
 

Southeastern Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $13,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

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Bethel College North Newton
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North Newton, KS

Bethel College North Newton

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 502enrollment
  • $24,879net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 860-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Hannibal LaGrange University
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Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 441enrollment
  • $20,640net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Montana Tech of the University of Montana
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Butte, MT
 

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,622enrollment
  • $15,866net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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The University of Montana Western
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Dillon, MT
 

The University of Montana Western

Public 4 Year

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18 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,458enrollment
  • $15,726net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $20,897net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Great Falls
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Great Falls, MT
 

University of Great Falls

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 677enrollment
  • $21,175net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 845-1135SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Manhattan Christian College
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M
Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 145enrollment
  • $23,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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O'More College of Design
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Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Oak Hills Christian College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $24,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Southeastern Baptist College
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Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 69enrollment
  • $3,941net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 16-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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