Colleges for a 19 on the ACT

What colleges can I apply to with an ACT score of 19?

With a 19 on the ACT, these colleges are a good match for your score

Looking at the most recent published freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 586 schools where submitting a 19 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students' average ACT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 19 ACT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. 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 19 a good ACT score?

A score of 19 is a little worse than average. It places you in the bottom 44th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a slightly below average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. If a 19 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 19 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 19 on the ACT converts to a 1010 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 colleges can I get into?

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.

Best ranked colleges for a 19 ACT score
CollegeAverage ACT
Westminster College24
Mills College24
Eastern Mennonite University22
Rider University22
Roberts Wesleyan College22
Rutgers University Newark22
University of Illinois at Springfield22
Hamline University22
Dominican University22
Northern Illinois University22
Marietta College22
Woodbury University22
Seattle Pacific University22
Mount Carmel College of Nursing20
Augsburg College20
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Displaying 459 colleges where your 19 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 1,150 target schools (good chance), 820 reach (harder) schools and 686 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

22 Average ACT

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $13,178net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.38*Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance71%
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San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,400enrollment
  • $14,471net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance56%
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San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 29,778enrollment
  • $15,166net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance63%
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California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 28,036enrollment
  • $3,255net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance59%
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California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,280enrollment
  • $8,294net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1200SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
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Admission Chance42%
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California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,902enrollment
  • $10,271net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
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Admission Chance82%
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Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC
Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT

#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,641enrollment
  • $15,111net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
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Admission Chance59%
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Old Dominion University
O
Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $16,681net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance85%
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Clark Atlanta University
C
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,911enrollment
  • $27,931net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 940-1080SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance64%
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Morgan State University
M
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,712enrollment
  • $15,998net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 570-840SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.65Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance73%
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University of Memphis
M
Memphis, TN
University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,458enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
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Admission Chance78%
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Alabama State University
A
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

17 Average ACT

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $13,476net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1020SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance98%
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North Carolina A & T State University
N
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $9,097net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance58%
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Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,213enrollment
  • $13,055net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 990-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.25*Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance74%
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
T
San Antonio, TX
The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 32,264enrollment
  • $13,168net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36*Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance66%
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Morehouse College
M
Atlanta, GA
Morehouse College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#18 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,206enrollment
  • $28,307net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1143SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,457enrollment
  • $12,403net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance71%
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California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA
California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 17,578enrollment
  • $14,843net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 990-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance64%
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FAQs

Is a 19 a good ACT score?

A score of 19 is a little worse than average. The score puts you in the bottom 44th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 19 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 19 ACT score?

Texas State University, San Jose State University and San Francisco State University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 19 ACT score.

What percentile is 19 on the ACT?

A 19 ranks in the bottom 44th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 19 ACT?

A 19 converts to a 1010 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1010 SAT score.