Missouri Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

With a 18 ACT, you are competitive at 42 four-year colleges in Missouri (16 target, 14 reach, 12 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 970 SAT.

Colleges in Missouri 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
Webster University Saint Louis, MO	18-25	21	86%	Medium
Stephens College Columbia, MO	16-23	19	77%	Medium
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	16-21	18	74%	Medium
William Jewell College Liberty, MO	18-24	21	38%	Medium
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO	18-25	21	90%	Medium
Avila University Kansas City, MO	16-21	18	88%	Medium
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO	17-24	20	97%	Medium
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO	17-26	21	68%	Medium
Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO	16-20	18	69%	Medium
Cottey College Nevada, MO	18-25	21	69%	Medium
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO	14-19	16	69%	Medium
Calvary University Kansas City, MO	17-24	20	72%	Medium

View all 16 target colleges

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
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO	23-30	26	78%	Low
Missouri State University Springfield Springfield, MO	19-26	22	91%	Low
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO	21-27	24	57%	Low
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO	19-24	21	86%	Low
Drury University Springfield, MO	22-29	25	58%	Low
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO	22-27	24	70%	Low
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO	20-25	22	12%	Low
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO	19-26	22	95%	Low
University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, MO	20-28	24	72%	Low
University of Missouri St Louis Saint Louis, MO	19-27	23	63%	Low
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO	19-25	22	64%	Low
Evangel University Springfield, MO	21-27	24	72%	Low

View all 14 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
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	-	-	100%	High
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Columbia College Columbia, MO	-	-	100%	High
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO	-	-	100%	High
Park University Parkville, MO	-	-	100%	High
Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO	17-23	20	100%	High
Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO	-	-	100%	High
Mission University Springfield, MO	-	-	100%	High
Cox College Springfield, MO	-	-	100%	High
Kenrick Glennon Seminary Saint Louis, MO	-	-	100%	High
City Vision University Kansas City, MO	-	-	100%	High

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

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