245 results nationwide
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
Public 4 Year
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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
Applications Due May 1
California State University Los Angeles
Public 4 Year
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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
California State University Sacramento
Public 4 Year
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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
Clark Atlanta University
Private 4 Year
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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
Applications Due May 1
Morgan State University
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
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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
Applications Due Nov 1
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
Applications Due Mar 1
North Carolina A & T State University
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
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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
Applications Due May 1
Texas Southern University
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
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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
Applications Due Apr 30
Kean University
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
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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
Applications Due May 31
Virginia State University
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
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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
Applications Due May 1
Portland State University
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
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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
Applications Due Mar 1
California State University Fresno
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
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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
Applications Due Apr 1
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
Applications Due Jul 15
Sonoma State University
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
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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
Applications Due May 31
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
Applications Due May 1
Valdosta State University
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
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#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia
- 11,557enrollment
- $12,221net price
- 76%acceptance rate
- 940-1140SAT range
- 17-23ACT range
- 3.23Avg GPA
Applications Due Apr 1
California State University Northridge
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
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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
Tarleton State University
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
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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
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.
