Colleges for a 24 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 24 ACT score?

24 ACT Score, 73% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 24 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 667 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 24 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all U.S. colleges

Is a 24 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 24 is a good score. It situates you in the top 73rd percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 24 score represents 67% of the total possible points. If a 24 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 24

Let's examine how a 24 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 24 is 3.7 points (18%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 24 is 3.4 points (17%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 24 is 2.3 points (11%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 24 is 7.7 points (47%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 24 is 5.7 points (31%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 24 is 0.9 points (4%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 24 is 6.8 points (40%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 24 is 7.1 points (42%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 24 is 3.4 points (17%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 24 is 3.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 24 ACT score?

A 24 on the ACT translates to a 1180 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 24 ACT score?

Scoring a 24 on the ACT places you in the 73rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 73% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,460,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 540,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 24?

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.


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List of 24 ACT Colleges

Displaying 667 colleges where your 24 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 2,082 target schools (good chance), 396 reach (harder) schools and 1,749 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 77,881enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due May 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,641enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 5

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance76%

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Apr 1

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,484enrollment
  • $13,192net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 30,390enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 15

East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

21 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,021enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Apr 15

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,098enrollment
  • $15,193net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 48,274enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 1

Kennesaw State University
K
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

19 reviews

22 Average ACT Composite

 

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Mar 1

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

21 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 1

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,542enrollment
  • $15,452net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,031enrollment
  • $14,480net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jul 1

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,973enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT

Applications Due Mar 1

San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,133enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 10

California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,190enrollment
  • $10,568net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Nov 30

The University of Tampa
T
Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,794enrollment
  • $33,020net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Appalachian State University
A
Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 20,641enrollment
  • $10,687net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 31

FAQs

Is a 24 a good ACT score?

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.

What colleges can I get into with a 24 ACT score?

Arizona State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Michigan State University 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.

What percentile is 24 on the ACT?

A 24 ranks in the top 73rd percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 24 ACT?

A 24 converts to a 1180 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1180 SAT score.