New York Colleges for a 24 on the ACT

What New York colleges accept a 24 ACT score?

These New York 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 43 New York 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 New York 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.

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List of 24 ACT Colleges

Displaying 43 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 126 target schools (good chance), 66 reach (harder) schools and 108 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Molloy College
M
Rockville Centre, NY
 

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#31 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,807enrollment
  • $27,243net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance64%

College of Mount Saint Vincent
M
Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Mercy College
M
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Utica College
U
Utica, NY
 

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,861enrollment
  • $22,372net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1084-1250SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Saint John Fisher College
S
Rochester, NY
 

Saint John Fisher College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,312net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance64%

Hartwick College
H
Oneonta, NY

Hartwick College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#41 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $22,396net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 10-27ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Manhattanville College
M
Purchase, NY

Manhattanville College

Private 4 Year

25 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#44 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,240enrollment
  • $24,702net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Niagara University
N
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,858enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Aug 30

Wagner College
W
Staten Island, NY

Wagner College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#33 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,949enrollment
  • $29,710net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Feb 15

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
A
Albany, NY

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 930enrollment
  • $29,175net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1470SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jul 1

Canisius College
C
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#38 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $19,635net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance74%

SUNY Maritime College
S
Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,427enrollment
  • $19,712net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1300SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 31

Nyack College
N
Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT

Applications Due Aug 31

Marymount Manhattan College
M
New York, NY

Marymount Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#46 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,608enrollment
  • $39,442net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Aug 1

New York Institute of Technology
N
Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $22,494net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1118-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance65%

St. Francis College
S
Brooklyn Heights, NY

St. Francis College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,661enrollment
  • $18,602net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance84%

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
O
Syracuse, NY

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,976enrollment
  • $20,928net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Feb 1

D'Youville College
D
Buffalo, NY

D'Youville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#37 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $21,755net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1265SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance87%