Colleges for a 25 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 25 ACT score?

25 ACT Score, 78% Percentile

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 25 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 588 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 25 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 25 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 25 is quite good. It situates you in the top 78th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your well 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 25 score represents 69% of the total possible points. If a 25 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 25

Let's examine how a 25 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 25 is 4.7 points (23%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 25 is 4.4 points (21%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 25 is 3.3 points (15%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 25 is 8.7 points (53%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 25 is 6.7 points (37%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 25 is 0.1 points (0%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 25 is 7.8 points (45%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 25 is 8.1 points (48%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 25 is 4.4 points (21%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 25 is 4.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 25 ACT score?

A 25 on the ACT translates to a 1210 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 25 ACT score?

Scoring a 25 on the ACT places you in the 78th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 78% 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 1,560,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 440,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 25?

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 25 ACT Colleges

Displaying 588 colleges where your 25 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 1,830 target schools (good chance), 321 reach (harder) schools and 2,130 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 25 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 88,914enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance86%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance24%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance80%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Central Florida
C
Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

27 Average ACT Composite

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 70,310enrollment
  • $11,108net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Mar 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 25 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Nov 30

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,526enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,626enrollment
  • $40,133net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Feb 1

The University of Tennessee
T
Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 31,701enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Apr 1

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Feb 15

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Dec 1

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Dec 1

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance77%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

University of Colorado Boulder
C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 39,000enrollment
  • $21,198net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance83%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 1

FAQs

Is a 25 a good ACT score?

Yes, a score of 25 is quite good. The score puts you in the top 78th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 25 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 25 ACT score?

Arizona State University, Penn State Main Campus and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 25 ACT score.

What percentile is 25 on the ACT?

A 25 ranks in the top 78th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 25 ACT?

A 25 converts to a 1210 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1210 SAT score.