New Jersey Colleges for a 19 on the ACT

What New Jersey colleges accept a 19 ACT score?

These New Jersey 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 6 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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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List of 19 ACT Colleges

Displaying 6 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 18 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 9 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 15

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
R
Galloway, NJ
 

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,080enrollment
  • $18,515net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Sep 1

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
F
Madison, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,823enrollment
  • $21,408net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 19-30ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Felician College
F
Lodi, NJ
 

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,148enrollment
  • $15,743net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 893-1108SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 1

Centenary University
C
Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,935net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Saint Peter's University
S
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $11,996net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 19 ACT
Admission Chance85%