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ACT 36 Public Private 4 year

1,498 results nationwide

Displaying 1,498 safety colleges where your 36 ACT score is above the typical range for admitted students and you should have a high probability of being accepted. You also have 57 target schools and 49 reach schools you can consider.

Clemson University
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Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 28,466enrollment
  • $24,577net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 1

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,607enrollment
  • $17,180net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 50,028enrollment
  • $26,747net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance91%

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,023enrollment
  • $22,803net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance98%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 68,346enrollment
  • $13,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1360SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 1

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,540enrollment
  • $19,582net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Wisconsin Madison
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Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,956enrollment
  • $13,376net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas A&M University College Station
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College Station, TX

Texas A&M University College Station

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 74,014enrollment
  • $20,375net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Dec 1

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 27,151enrollment
  • $14,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 36 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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