Oklahoma Colleges for a 20 on the ACT

What Oklahoma colleges accept a 20 ACT score?

These Oklahoma colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 20 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 13 Oklahoma colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 20 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 Oklahoma colleges

Is a 20 ACT good?

A score of 20 is about average. It situates you in the top 51st percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your about 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 20 score represents 56% of the total possible points. If a 20 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 20

Let's examine how a 20 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 20 is 0.3 points (1%) lower than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 20 is 0.6 points (3%) lower than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 20 is 1.7 points (8%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 20 is 3.7 points (23%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 20 is 1.7 points (9%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 20 is 4.9 points (20%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 20 is 2.8 points (16%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 20 is 3.1 points (18%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 20 is 0.6 points (3%) lower than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 20 is 0.3 points lower than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 20 ACT score?

A 20 on the ACT translates to a 1040 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 20 ACT score?

Scoring a 20 on the ACT places you in the 51st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 51% 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 1,020,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 980,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 13 colleges where your 20 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 39 target schools (good chance), 9 reach (harder) schools and 30 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

O

Stillwater, OK

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma

25,372enrollment
$16,718net price
71%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance59%

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University of Central Oklahoma

C

Edmond, OK

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University of Central Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

#3 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

12,250enrollment
$18,055net price
70%acceptance rate
-SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance65%

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Oral Roberts University

O

Tulsa, OK

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Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

5,051enrollment
$22,360net price
78%acceptance rate
990-1240SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance70%

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Northeastern State University

N

Tahlequah, OK

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Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

6,702enrollment
$9,669net price
99%acceptance rate
875-1130SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance99%

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East Central University

E

Ada, OK

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East Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

3,376enrollment
$10,221net price
70%acceptance rate
960-1078SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance74%

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University

S

Durant, OK

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

#8 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

5,479enrollment
$10,004net price
74%acceptance rate
920-1120SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance74%

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

S

Weatherford, OK

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

4,777enrollment
$13,699net price
77%acceptance rate
-SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance77%

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Oklahoma Christian University

O

Edmond, OK

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Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

2,537enrollment
$20,237net price
96%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance94%

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

N

Alva, OK

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

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

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance61%

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University

O

Bartlesville, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

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

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance58%

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

S

Chickasha, OK

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

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

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Sep 2

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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

H

Moore, OK

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

281enrollment
$20,952net price
43%acceptance rate
846-1033SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance43%

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Oklahoma Baptist University

O

Shawnee, OK

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

1,399enrollment
$24,672net price
47%acceptance rate
960-1160SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 20 ACT

Admission Chance47%

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