Virginia Colleges for a 14 on the ACT

With a 14 ACT, you are competitive at 18 four-year colleges in Virginia (2 target, 10 reach, 6 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 800 SAT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 14 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 14 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Petersburg, VA

 14-20 17 89% Medium

Hampton, VA

 13-22 17 62% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Radford, VA

 19-26 22 90% Low

Norfolk, VA

 16-22 19 88% Low

Farmville, VA

 19-26 22 90% Low

Arlington, VA

 20-28 24 93% Low

Winchester, VA

 19-26 22 77% Low

Buena Vista, VA

 18-25 21 96% Low

Virginia Beach, VA

 19-26 22 38% Low

Danville, VA

 15-28 21 57% Low

Wise, VA

 18-22 20 29% Low

Lynchburg, VA

 19-26 22 94% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 14; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Staunton, VA

 18-24 21 100% High

Harrisonburg, VA

 25-34 29 100% High

Gainesville, VA

 - - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 - - 100% High

Richmond, VA

 - - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 14 ACT in Virginia

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14 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 14 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
14 800
15 850
16 890
17 930

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026