Colleges for a 19 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 19 ACT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 19 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 525 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 19 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all U.S. colleges

Is a 19 ACT bad?

A score of 19 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 44th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your slightly below average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 19 score represents 53% of the total possible points. If a 19 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 19

Let's examine how a 19 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 19 is 1.3 points (6%) lower than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 19 is 1.6 points (8%) lower than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 19 is 2.7 points (12%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 19 is 2.7 points (17%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 19 is 0.7 points (4%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 19 is 5.9 points (24%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 19 is 1.8 points (10%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 19 is 2.1 points (12%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 19 is 1.6 points (8%) lower than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 19 is 1.3 points lower than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 19 ACT score?

A 19 on the ACT translates to a 1010 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 19 ACT score?

Scoring a 19 on the ACT places you in the 44th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 44% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 880,000 students with only 1,120,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 525 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 1,509 target schools (good chance), 1,107 reach (harder) schools and 1,374 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

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17 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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Catawba College
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Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,172enrollment
  • $19,701net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,599enrollment
  • $12,838net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $11,361net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance30%

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Southeastern University
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Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,044enrollment
  • $27,910net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due May 1

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Clayton State University
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Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jul 17

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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

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18 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,977enrollment
  • $13,867net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Huston Tillotson University
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HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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  • 1,025enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due May 1

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

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19 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Sep 10

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 9,955enrollment
  • $16,361net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Central Connecticut State University
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New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 26

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 5,756enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jul 15

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California State University Monterey Bay
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Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance71%

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,666enrollment
  • $8,208net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due May 1

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Winthrop University
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Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,712enrollment
  • $17,008net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1195SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance57%

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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?

East Carolina University, University of Hawaii at Manoa and Texas 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.