Georgia Colleges for a 23 on the ACT

With a 23 ACT, you are competitive at 47 four-year colleges in Georgia (27 target, 2 reach, 18 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1140 SAT.

Colleges in Georgia for a 23 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 23 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
19-26 22 55% Medium
21-28 24 83% Medium

Atlanta, GA

22-29 25 25% Medium
18-23 20 88% Medium
17-22 19 52% Medium

Mount Berry, GA

22-28 25 64% Medium

Lawrenceville, GA

17-23 20 95% Medium
22-26 24 78% Medium
19-24 21 66% Medium

Waleska, GA

19-24 21 62% Medium

Atlanta, GA

22-31 26 88% Medium

Demorest, GA

18-25 21 93% Medium

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

Macon, GA

25-31 28 69% Low

Decatur, GA

25-31 28 62% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 23; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
16-20 18 64% High
15-19 17 100% High
15-18 16 100% High
16-22 19 72% High
16-22 19 99% High
15-19 17 68% High
17-22 19 98% High

Marietta, GA

17-20 18 93% High
17-22 19 76% High
- - 100% High

Augusta, GA

15-19 17 95% High
16-22 19 75% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 23 ACT in Georgia

See all colleges nationally for a 23 ACT

23 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 23 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
20 1040
21 1080
22 1110
23 1140
24 1180
25 1210
26 1240

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

Published: August 19, 2026