Colleges for a 17 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 17 ACT score?

With a 17 on the ACT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 245 schools where submitting a 17 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 17 ACT score. Keep in mind, an ACT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 17 a good ACT score?

A score of 17 is pretty low. It places you in the bottom 31st percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well below average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. Since your score is on the lower end of the range, consider taking a test prep course and re-taking the ACT to see if you can do better.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 17 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 17 on the ACT converts to a 930 on the SAT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 17?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.


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List of 17 ACT Colleges

Displaying 245 colleges where your 17 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 693 target schools (good chance), 1,542 reach (harder) schools and 1,182 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Composite

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,899enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Composite

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,513enrollment
  • $3,859net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance91%

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 32,498enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Composite

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,055enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 860-1053SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due May 1

Morgan State University
M
HBCU
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

18 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Nov 1

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

17 Average ACT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,964enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 839-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Mar 1

North Carolina A & T State University
N
HBCU
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,322enrollment
  • $9,541net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due May 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

17 Average ACT Composite

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#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,524enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Apr 30

Kean University
K
Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

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#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,759enrollment
  • $17,401net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due May 31

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,300enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due May 1

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR
Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 22,858enrollment
  • $12,195net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Mar 1

California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA
California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT Composite

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#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,047enrollment
  • $6,906net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Apr 1

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

17 Average ACT Composite

 

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,385enrollment
  • $9,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT

Applications Due Jul 15

Sonoma State University
S
Rohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,371enrollment
  • $17,239net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due May 31

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA
Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

16 Average ACT Composite

 

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $13,678net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT

Applications Due May 1

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,557enrollment
  • $12,221net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Apr 1

California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA
California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,108enrollment
  • $8,882net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX
Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

20 Average ACT Composite

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#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 13,995enrollment
  • $15,181net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 17 ACT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due May 31

FAQs

Is a 17 a good ACT score?

A score of 17 is pretty low. The score puts you in the bottom 31st percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 17 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 17 ACT score?

San Francisco State University, California State University Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 17 ACT score.

What percentile is 17 on the ACT?

A 17 ranks in the bottom 31st percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 17 ACT?

A 17 converts to a 930 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 930 SAT score.