Indiana Colleges for a 24 on the ACT

With a 24 ACT, you are competitive at 37 four-year colleges in Indiana (25 target, 5 reach, 7 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1180 SAT.

Colleges in Indiana for a 24 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 24 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Ball State University Muncie, IN	20-24	22	85%	Medium
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	21-29	25	76%	Medium
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	23-31	27	89%	Medium
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	18-25	21	66%	Medium
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	22-29	25	84%	Medium
University of Evansville Evansville, IN	21-28	24	78%	Medium
Anderson University Anderson, IN	17-24	20	79%	Medium
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	19-28	23	89%	Medium
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	23-31	27	75%	Medium
Trine University Angola, IN	21-28	24	85%	Medium
Hanover College Hanover, IN	23-29	26	84%	Medium
Taylor University Upland, IN	24-31	27	74%	Medium

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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
Purdue University Main Campus West Lafayette, IN	27-34	30	50%	Low
Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN	27-33	30	78%	Low
Butler University Indianapolis, IN	26-31	28	85%	Low
DePauw University Greencastle, IN	28-32	30	57%	Low
Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN	26-30	28	76%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 24; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	-	-	100%	High
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	21-23	22	84%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	-	-	100%	High
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	17-23	20	83%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	-	100%	High
Saint Mary of the Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	15-18	16	72%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 24 ACT in Indiana

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24 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 24 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
21	1080
22	1110
23	1140
24	1180
25	1210
26	1240
27	1280

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

Published: August 19, 2026