Indiana Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

What Indiana colleges accept a 28 ACT score?

These Indiana colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 28 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 16 Indiana colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 28 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 Indiana colleges

Is a 28 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 28 is very good. It situates you in the top 88th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your significantly above 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 28 score represents 78% of the total possible points. If a 28 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 28

Let's examine how a 28 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 28 is 7.7 points (38%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 28 is 6.3 points (29%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 28 is 11.7 points (72%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 28 is 9.7 points (53%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 28 is 3.1 points (12%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 28 is 10.8 points (63%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 28 is 11.1 points (66%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 28 is 7.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 28 ACT score?

A 28 on the ACT translates to a 1310 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 28 ACT score?

Scoring a 28 on the ACT places you in the 88th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 88% 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 1,760,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 240,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 16 colleges where your 28 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 51 target schools (good chance), 0 reach (harder) schools and 72 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Purdue University Main Campus

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West Lafayette, IN

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Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

#15 Best Public Universities in America

51,528enrollment
$12,576net price
53%acceptance rate
1200-1470SAT range
27-34ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance44%

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Indiana University Bloomington

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Bloomington, IN

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Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

47,005enrollment
$16,234net price
82%acceptance rate
1180-1400SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance78%

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Ball State University

B

Muncie, IN

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Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

19,777enrollment
$12,615net price
69%acceptance rate
1090-1260SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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Butler University

B

Indianapolis, IN

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Butler University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

5,525enrollment
$37,399net price
82%acceptance rate
1110-1320SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.92Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,958enrollment
$22,755net price
94%acceptance rate
1140-1360SAT range
27-30ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance94%

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DePauw University

D

Greencastle, IN

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DePauw University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Indiana

1,752enrollment
$29,486net price
66%acceptance rate
1140-1360SAT range
24-31ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

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Terre Haute, IN

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,188enrollment
$41,678net price
73%acceptance rate
1290-1483SAT range
27-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Evansville

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Evansville, IN

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University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Indiana

2,017enrollment
$19,301net price
76%acceptance rate
1045-1300SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance87%

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Trine University

T

Angola, IN

Trine University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

4,088enrollment
$24,276net price
92%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Hanover College

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Hanover, IN

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Hanover College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,124enrollment
$26,599net price
74%acceptance rate
1090-1270SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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Taylor University

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Upland, IN

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Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,221enrollment
$27,366net price
75%acceptance rate
1090-1310SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance81%

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Saint Mary's College

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Notre Dame, IN

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Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,519enrollment
$27,960net price
84%acceptance rate
1100-1328SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance81%

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Wabash College

W

Crawfordsville, IN

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Wabash College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

835enrollment
$22,976net price
61%acceptance rate
1122-1320SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Goshen College

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Goshen, IN

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Goshen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

768enrollment
$19,267net price
94%acceptance rate
980-1210SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Earlham College

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Richmond, IN

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Earlham College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

677enrollment
$25,746net price
73%acceptance rate
1130-1380SAT range
24-32ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Mar 1

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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

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,147enrollment
$17,358net price
78%acceptance rate
868-1052SAT range
18-30ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance84%

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