Alabama Colleges for a 25 on the ACT

What Alabama colleges accept a 25 ACT score?

These Alabama 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 9 Alabama 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 Alabama 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.

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List of 25 ACT Colleges

Displaying 9 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 30 target schools (good chance), 0 reach (harder) schools and 57 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due May 1

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of South Alabama
S
Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

 

#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,438enrollment
  • $15,664net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jul 15

Samford University
S
Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 1

University of Alabama at Birmingham
A
Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Alabama at Huntsville
A
Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Birmingham Southern College
B
Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 975enrollment
  • $21,153net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance57%

University of Montevallo
M
Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $17,421net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Aug 15

Auburn University at Montgomery
A
Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1