Western Colleges for a 21 on the ACT

What Western colleges accept a 21 ACT score?

These Western colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 21 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 78 Western colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 21 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 Western colleges

Is a 21 ACT good?

A score of 21 is a little better than average. It situates you in the top 57th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your slightly above 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 21 score represents 58% of the total possible points. If a 21 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 21

Let's examine how a 21 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 21 is 0.7 points (3%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 21 is 0.4 points (2%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 21 is 0.7 points (3%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 21 is 4.7 points (29%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 21 is 2.7 points (15%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 21 is 3.9 points (16%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 21 is 3.8 points (22%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 21 is 4.1 points (24%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 21 is 0.4 points (2%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 21 is 0.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 21 ACT score?

A 21 on the ACT translates to a 1080 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 21 ACT score?

Scoring a 21 on the ACT places you in the 57th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 57% 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 1,140,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 860,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 78 colleges where your 21 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 222 target schools (good chance), 78 reach (harder) schools and 288 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Honolulu, HI

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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

19,074enrollment
$13,639net price
73%acceptance rate
1070-1290SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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San Jose State University

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San Jose, CA

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San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in California

35,751enrollment
$14,219net price
77%acceptance rate
1010-1240SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Long Beach

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Long Beach, CA

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California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

38,973enrollment
$9,346net price
40%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance30%

Applications Due Nov 30

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San Francisco State University

S

San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in California

25,282enrollment
$13,267net price
94%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
16-23ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Washington State University

W

Pullman, WA

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Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

27,539enrollment
$17,911net price
83%acceptance rate
1020-1210SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Oregon State University

O

Corvallis, OR

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Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

34,292enrollment
$21,163net price
83%acceptance rate
1120-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Boise State University

B

Boise, ID

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Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

26,115enrollment
$17,724net price
84%acceptance rate
1030-1210SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Aug 1

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California State University Fullerton

C

Fullerton, CA

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California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in California

40,386enrollment
$7,925net price
67%acceptance rate
1000-1180SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Sacramento

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Sacramento, CA

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California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in California

31,818enrollment
$11,596net price
93%acceptance rate
930-1130SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Nevada Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, NV

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University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

30,660enrollment
$13,159net price
85%acceptance rate
1000-1220SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Montana State University

M

Bozeman, MT

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Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Montana

16,681enrollment
$17,250net price
73%acceptance rate
1070-1290SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance65%

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California State University Chico

C

Chico, CA

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California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in California

14,183enrollment
$15,517net price
95%acceptance rate
970-1170SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.37Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Utah State University

U

Logan, UT

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Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

27,943enrollment
$14,577net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1300SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance92%

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Portland State University

P

Portland, OR

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Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

21,609enrollment
$16,273net price
93%acceptance rate
1000-1250SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance94%

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California State University Fresno

C

Fresno, CA

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California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in California

23,999enrollment
$7,507net price
95%acceptance rate
890-1100SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Azusa Pacific University

A

Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

7,169enrollment
$26,666net price
87%acceptance rate
980-1240SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Northern Colorado

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Greeley, CO

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University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

9,380enrollment
$18,310net price
79%acceptance rate
990-1200SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Sonoma State University

S

Rohnert Park, CA

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Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in California

6,637enrollment
$15,507net price
94%acceptance rate
950-1150SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 21 ACT

Admission Chance95%

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