What colleges accept a 23 ACT score?
Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 709 schools where submitting a 23 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 23 ACT score. 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.
Yes, with score of 23 you're in about the top third. It places you in the top 68th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an above above average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. If a 23 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.
For comparison purposes, a 23 on the ACT converts to a 1140 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.
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.
College | Average ACT |
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DePauw University | 25 |
University of Tulsa | 27 |
Drake University | 26 |
University of Portland | 26 |
University at Buffalo | 26 |
University of the Pacific | 26 |
St Mary's College of Maryland | 26 |
Virginia Military Institute | 25 |
Saint Joseph's University | 26 |
Samford University | 26 |
Oklahoma City University | 25 |
Union University | 26 |
Ohio Northern University | 25 |
Saint Marys College of California | 24 |
University of the Sciences | 25 |
709 results nationwide
Displaying 709 colleges where your 23 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 2,187 target schools (good chance), 345 reach (harder) schools and 1,491 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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24 Average ACT
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26 Average ACT
#3 Best Colleges in Michigan
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27 Average ACT
#1 Best Value in Alabama
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25 Average ACT
#10 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
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25 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 15
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21 Average ACT
#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Apr 15
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2 reviews
24 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii
Applications Due Feb 1
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25 Average ACT
#1 Best Value in Arizona
Applications Due May 1
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22 Average ACT
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7 reviews
22 Average ACT
#7 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due May 1
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7 reviews
24 Average ACT
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
25 Average ACT
#4 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jul 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
23 Average ACT
#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
22 Average ACT
#12 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Feb 10
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
23 Average ACT
#11 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
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11 reviews
24 Average ACT
#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
24 Average ACT
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Mar 31
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
26 Average ACT
#3 Best Value Colleges in Colorado
Applications Due May 11
Yes, with score of 23 you're in about the top third. The score puts you in the top 68th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 23 ACT score.
Arizona State University, Michigan State University and The University of Alabama are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 23 ACT score.
A 23 ranks in the top 68th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.
A 23 converts to a 1140 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1140 SAT score.