The Best Colleges for a 24 on the ACT
What colleges can I apply to with an ACT score of 24?
With a 24 on the ACT, these are the colleges you have a chance to get into
Looking at the most recent published freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 834 schools where a 24 ACT places you within or slightly outside the middle fifty percent of admitted students. The colleges are ranked by their position on our best colleges ranking. They represent the better schools you have a competitive chance of getting into and those which have historically accepted a 24 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.
Is a 24 on the ACT a good score?
Yes, a score of 24 is a good score. It places you in the top 73rd percentile nationally out of the 2 million students taking the ACT entrance exam this year. 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.
For comparison purposes, a 24 on the ACT converts to a 1180 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.
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Admission chance for your scores
Displaying 834 target schools where your ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 104 reach schools and 263 safety schools you can consider.
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- SAT Range 1160/1400
- ACT Range 24/32
- Average HS GPA 3.99
- Students: 38,167
- Tuition:$14,402
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 41%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 29%
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- SAT Range 1120/1340
- ACT Range 23/29
- Average HS GPA 3.82
- Students: 2,542
- Tuition:$40,652
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 39%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 31%
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- SAT Range 1200/1460
- ACT Range 24/33
- Average HS GPA 3.78*
- Students: 527
- Tuition:$53,343
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Admissions Standards Extremely High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 58%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 46%
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- SAT Range 1140/1400
- ACT Range 22/30
- Average HS GPA 3.51
- Students: 6,479
- Tuition:$43,500
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 60%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 53%
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- SAT Range 1130/1330
- ACT Range 23/29
- Average HS GPA 3.6*
- Students: 1,434
- Tuition:$42,000
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 45%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 36%
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- SAT Range 1110/1370
- ACT Range 23/30
- Average HS GPA 3.8
- Students: 1,277
- Tuition:$45,304
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 62%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 55%
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- SAT Range 1110/1310
- ACT Range 22/28
- Average HS GPA 3.6
- Students: 35,303
- Tuition:$7,488
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Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 35%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 31%
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- SAT Range 1120/1320
- ACT Range 24/29
- Average HS GPA 3.5
- Students: 1,693
- Tuition:$47,636
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 59%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 48%
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- SAT Range 1120/1360
- ACT Range 21/29
- Average HS GPA 3.43
- Students: 1,275
- Tuition:$50,040
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
- Your 24 ACT Avg -
- Acceptance Rate 56%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 53%
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- SAT Range 1120/1340
- ACT Range 23/29
- Average HS GPA 3.75
- Students: 2,156
- Tuition:$49,704
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Admissions Standards Very High Standards
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- Acceptance Rate 63%
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- Estimated Admission Chance 54%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a score of 24 is a good score. The score puts you in the top 73rd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 24 ACT score.
University of California Davis, University of Dallas and St John's College are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 24 ACT score.
A 24 ranks in the top 73rd percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.
A 24 converts to a 1180 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1180 SAT score.
