Louisiana Colleges for a 23 on the ACT

With a 23 ACT, you are competitive at 22 four-year colleges in Louisiana (16 target, 1 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1140 SAT.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	19-24	21	69%	Medium
Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	15-19	17	35%	Medium
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	21-27	24	86%	Medium
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	21-26	23	93%	Medium
Dillard University New Orleans, LA	18-22	20	42%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	23-28	25	87%	Medium
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	17-23	20	74%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	18-24	21	85%	Medium
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	19-24	21	99%	Medium
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	19-24	21	91%	Medium
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	18-24	21	93%	Medium
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA	18-24	21	51%	Medium

View all 16 target colleges

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
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA	24-30	27	73%	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
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	15-19	17	45%	High
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	15-20	17	79%	High
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	17-22	19	92%	High
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	-	-	100%	High
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	-	-	100%	High

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

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