Southern Colleges for a 24 on the ACT

What Southern colleges accept a 24 ACT score?

These Southern 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 260 Southern 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 Southern 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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Displaying 260 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 831 target schools (good chance), 108 reach (harder) schools and 822 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Millsaps College
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Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

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26 Average ACT Score

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  • 661enrollment
  • $27,260net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Texas Lutheran University
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Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $21,442net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance93%

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Sep 1

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance98%

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Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

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25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due May 1

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance88%

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,193enrollment
  • $24,278net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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Meredith College
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Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Private 4 Year

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25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,587enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Houston Baptist University
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Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,257enrollment
  • $19,515net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance84%

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Hendrix College
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Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

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26 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,144enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1133-1328SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,843enrollment
  • $18,792net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance73%

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William Peace University
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Raleigh, NC

William Peace University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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  • 713enrollment
  • $23,041net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1151SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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Birmingham Southern College
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Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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  • 975enrollment
  • $21,153net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance52%

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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Spring Hill College
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Mobile, AL

Spring Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 1,046enrollment
  • $21,018net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance85%

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Hardin Simmons University
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Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,765enrollment
  • $22,636net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1198SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance93%

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University of Montevallo
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Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $17,421net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 24 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 15

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