Indiana Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

With a 18 ACT, you are competitive at 30 four-year colleges in Indiana (9 target, 17 reach, 4 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 970 SAT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 18 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 18 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	18-25	21	66%	Medium
Anderson University Anderson, IN	17-24	20	79%	Medium
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	16-24	20	98%	Medium
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	17-24	20	96%	Medium
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	18-26	22	73%	Medium
Huntington University Huntington, IN	18-26	22	76%	Medium
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	17-23	20	83%	Medium
Saint Mary of the Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	15-18	16	72%	Medium
Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	16-24	20	72%	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
Ball State University Muncie, IN	20-24	22	85%	Low
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	21-29	25	76%	Low
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	23-31	27	89%	Low
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	22-29	25	84%	Low
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	21-28	24	78%	Low
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	19-28	23	89%	Low
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	23-31	27	75%	Low
Trine University Angola, IN	21-28	24	85%	Low
Hanover College Hanover, IN	23-29	26	84%	Low
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	21-23	22	84%	Low
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN	21-27	24	96%	Low
Earlham College Richmond, IN	24-33	28	73%	Low

View all 17 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 18; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 18 ACT in Indiana

See all colleges nationally for a 18 ACT

18 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 18 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
15	850
16	890
17	930
18	970
19	1010
20	1040
21	1080

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

Published: August 19, 2026