Mississippi Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

With a 18 ACT, you are competitive at 16 four-year colleges in Mississippi (7 target, 7 reach, 2 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 970 SAT.

Colleges in Mississippi 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

Jackson, MS

 15-20 17 93% Medium

Alcorn State, MS

 15-19 17 45% Medium

Itta Bena, MS

 13-22 17 92% Medium

Holly Springs, MS

 17-18 17 49% Medium

Blue Mountain, MS

 18-22 20 89% Medium

Columbus, MS

 18-24 21 90% Medium

Tougaloo, MS

 16-21 18 60% 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

Mississippi State, MS

 21-29 25 78% Low

University, MS

 21-29 25 97% Low

Hattiesburg, MS

 19-26 22 99% Low

Jackson, MS

 21-28 24 43% Low

Clinton, MS

 21-29 25 29% Low

Jackson, MS

 19-24 21 50% Low

Hattiesburg, MS

 19-25 22 60% Low

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

Cleveland, MS

 17-23 20 100% High

Laurel, MS

 16-17 16 100% High

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

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