Wisconsin Colleges for a 21 on the ACT

With a 21 ACT, you are competitive at 31 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (22 target, 6 reach, 3 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1080 SAT.

Colleges in Wisconsin for a 21 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 21 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	19-24	21	91%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	19-24	21	86%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	19-24	21	87%	Medium
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	19-26	22	87%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	20-26	23	89%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI	21-26	23	82%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	18-24	21	89%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	19-24	21	92%	Medium
Carroll University Waukesha, WI	21-27	24	67%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	20-25	22	88%	Medium
Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI	20-26	23	78%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI	17-23	20	75%	Medium

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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
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI	24-30	27	59%	Low
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI	22-26	24	76%	Low
Beloit College Beloit, WI	24-30	27	63%	Low
Lawrence University Appleton, WI	24-31	27	64%	Low
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI	22-27	24	72%	Low
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI	23-29	26	78%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 21; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	-	-	100%	High
College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI	-	-	100%	High
Ottawa University Milwaukee Brookfield, WI	-	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 21 ACT in Wisconsin

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21 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 21 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
18	970
19	1010
20	1040
21	1080
22	1110
23	1140
24	1180

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026