Western Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

What Western colleges accept a 18 ACT score?

These Western 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 46 Western 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 Western 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 46 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 129 target schools (good chance), 141 reach (harder) schools and 276 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance59%

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 19

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jun 1

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Dec 15

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance90%

California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Dec 15

Sonoma State University
S
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance91%

California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University San Marcos
C
San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Nov 30

Humboldt State University
H
Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,025enrollment
  • $14,325net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 30

California Baptist University
C
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Adams State College
A
Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance99%

University of La Verne
L
La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $25,103net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 970-1303SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Metropolitan State College of Denver
M
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 16,995enrollment
  • $14,805net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Jul 1

Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $15,864net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Mar 1

Colorado Mesa University
C
Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,905enrollment
  • $15,085net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance72%

University of Hawaii at Hilo
H
Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,977enrollment
  • $13,867net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jul 1

Eastern Washington University
E
Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Sep 10

The University of Montana
M
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 9,955enrollment
  • $16,361net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Aug 18

California State University Monterey Bay
C
Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

Mount St. Mary's College
M
Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance65%

Life Pacific College
L
San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 500enrollment
  • $22,395net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due May 1

California State University San Bernardino
C
San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Nov 30

Southern Oregon University
S
Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $17,976net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance81%

University of Washington Tacoma Campus
W
Tacoma, WA

University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 4,794enrollment
  • $10,680net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jun 30

Colorado State University Pueblo
C
Pueblo, CO

Colorado State University Pueblo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $13,033net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1150SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Aug 1

Fresno Pacific University
F
Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,032enrollment
  • $15,255net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 970-1240SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 1

La Sierra University
L
Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Fort Lewis College
F
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,400enrollment
  • $15,685net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus
S
Calexico, California

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 808enrollment
  • -net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Chaminade University of Honolulu
C
Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,369enrollment
  • $27,315net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance89%

University of Hawaii West Oahu
H
Pearl City, HI

University of Hawaii West Oahu

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 2,913enrollment
  • $9,103net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1180SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jul 1

Carroll College
C
Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,168enrollment
  • $23,916net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1200SAT range
  • 13-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 28

John Paul the Great Catholic University
J
San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 300enrollment
  • $31,354net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1125SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance76%

University of Alaska Fairbanks
A
Fairbanks, AK

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Alaska

  • 6,607enrollment
  • $9,450net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT

Applications Due Jun 15

Pacific Union College
P
Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 870enrollment
  • $21,841net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance36%

San Diego Christian College
S
El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT

Multnomah University
M
Portland, OR
 

Multnomah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 608enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Aug 1

Sierra Nevada University
S
Incline Village, NV

Sierra Nevada University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 631enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 920-1200SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT

Rocky Mountain College
R
Billings, MT

Rocky Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Montana

  • 1,054enrollment
  • $19,353net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance61%

The University of Montana Western
M
Dillon, MT
 

The University of Montana Western

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,424enrollment
  • $11,584net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance36%

Northwest Christian University
N
Eugene, OR
 

Northwest Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 699enrollment
  • $23,787net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1215SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance88%

University of Great Falls
G
Great Falls, MT
 

University of Great Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 955enrollment
  • $22,318net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 720-740SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Aug 5