Southeastern Colleges for a 16 on the ACT
With a 16 ACT, you are competitive at 327 four-year colleges in the Southeast (65 target, 173 reach, 89 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 890 SAT.
Colleges in the Southeast for a 16 ACT
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 16 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.
| College | ACT Range | Avg ACT | Acceptance Rate | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA |
16-20 | 18 | 64% | Medium |
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD |
16-21 | 18 | 82% | Medium |
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Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL |
15-20 | 17 | 98% | Medium |
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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA |
14-20 | 17 | 89% | Medium |
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Hampton University
Hampton, VA |
13-22 | 17 | 62% | Medium |
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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA |
16-22 | 19 | 72% | Medium |
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Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC |
15-20 | 17 | 78% | Medium |
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Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL |
14-19 | 16 | 58% | Medium |
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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA |
16-22 | 19 | 99% | Medium |
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Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA |
16-22 | 19 | 88% | Medium |
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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC |
15-19 | 17 | 83% | Medium |
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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS |
15-20 | 17 | 93% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY |
21-28 | 24 | 93% | Low |
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA |
19-26 | 22 | 55% | Low |
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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC |
21-27 | 24 | 90% | Low |
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Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA |
21-28 | 24 | 83% | Low |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL |
20-25 | 22 | 63% | Low |
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV |
20-26 | 23 | 89% | Low |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC |
21-28 | 24 | 80% | Low |
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Towson University
Towson, MD |
19-27 | 23 | 82% | Low |
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA |
18-23 | 20 | 88% | Low |
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Florida International University
Miami, FL |
21-27 | 24 | 55% | Low |
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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN |
18-24 | 21 | 72% | Low |
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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC |
19-25 | 22 | 82% | Low |
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 16; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
| College | ACT Range | Avg ACT | Acceptance Rate | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Savannah State University
Savannah, GA |
15-19 | 17 | 100% | High |
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Albany State University
Albany, GA |
15-18 | 16 | 100% | High |
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Valencia College
Orlando, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Miami Dade College
Miami, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL |
21-24 | 22 | 100% | High |
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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL |
- | - | 100% | High |
View the full list of colleges that accept a 16 ACT in the Southeast
16 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion
Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 16 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 |
| 18 | 970 |
| 19 | 1010 |
Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.
Published: August 19, 2026