Georgia Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

What Georgia colleges accept a 18 ACT score?

These Georgia colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 18 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 28 Georgia colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 18 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Georgia colleges

Is a 18 ACT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 18. It situates you in the bottom 38th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your below average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 18 score represents 50% of the total possible points. If a 18 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 18

Let's examine how a 18 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 18 is 2.3 points (11%) lower than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 18 is 2.6 points (13%) lower than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 18 is 3.7 points (17%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 18 is 1.7 points (10%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 18 is 0.3 points (2%) lower than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 18 is 6.9 points (28%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 18 is 0.8 points (5%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 18 is 1.1 points (7%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 18 is 2.6 points (13%) lower than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 18 is 2.3 points lower than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 18 ACT score?

A 18 on the ACT translates to a 970 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 18 ACT score?

Scoring a 18 on the ACT places you in the 38th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 38% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 760,000 students with only 1,240,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 18 ACT Colleges

Displaying 28 colleges where your 18 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 75 target schools (good chance), 51 reach (harder) schools and 30 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,000enrollment
  • $30,015net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Apr 1

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 25,481enrollment
  • $15,352net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 1

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jun 1

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT

Applications Due Jul 15

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 15

Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due May 3

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jun 30

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $13,016net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jun 15

Augusta State University
A
Augusta, Georgia

Augusta State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 6,685enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance39%

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jul 17

College of Coastal Georgia
C
Brunswick, GA

College of Coastal Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,147enrollment
  • $12,117net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 5

Gainesville State College
G
Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A
Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Macon State College
M
Macon, Georgia
 

Macon State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 5,702enrollment
  • -net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Paine College
P
HBCU
Augusta, GA
 

Paine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 310enrollment
  • $15,877net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 776-976SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jul 1