Missouri Colleges for a 24 on the ACT

With a 24 ACT, you are competitive at 46 four-year colleges in Missouri (23 target, 5 reach, 18 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1180 SAT.

Colleges in Missouri 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
23-30 26 78% Medium
19-26 22 91% Medium

Saint Charles, MO

21-27 24 57% Medium
19-24 21 86% Medium

Springfield, MO

22-29 25 58% Medium

Kansas City, MO

22-27 24 70% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

18-25 21 86% Medium
19-26 22 95% Medium
20-28 24 72% Medium
19-27 23 63% Medium
18-24 21 38% Medium
19-25 22 64% 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

Saint Louis, MO

25-31 28 75% Low

Kirksville, MO

25-31 28 84% Low

Point Lookout, MO

20-25 22 12% Low
25-31 28 73% Low
25-27 26 32% 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

Jefferson City, MO

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Columbia, MO

- - 100% High

Columbia, MO

16-23 19 77% High
16-21 18 74% High

Kansas City, MO

16-21 18 88% High
- - 100% High

Parkville, MO

- - 100% High
16-20 18 69% High

Saint Louis, MO

14-19 16 69% High

Saint Louis, MO

17-23 20 100% High

Saint Louis, MO

- - 100% High

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

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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