New York Colleges for a 25 on the ACT

What New York colleges accept a 25 ACT score?

These New York 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 51 New York 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 New York 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 51 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 150 target schools (good chance), 51 reach (harder) schools and 111 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

SUNY at Albany
A
Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 16,658enrollment
  • $17,714net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Feb 1

University at Buffalo
U
Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 32,099enrollment
  • $18,524net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1380SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance55%

CUNY Hunter College
H
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 22,970enrollment
  • $4,848net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance33%

St John's University New York
S
Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#40 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,663enrollment
  • $26,052net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Culinary Institute of America
C
Hyde Park, NY

Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 3,124enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Pace University New York
P
New York, NY

Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 13,609enrollment
  • $33,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 15

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
J
New York, NY

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 13,921enrollment
  • $5,001net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1160SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance66%

CUNY Queens College
Q
Flushing, NY

CUNY Queens College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 17,001enrollment
  • $6,434net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1190SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Iona College
I
New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#45 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Feb 15

Adelphi University
A
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 7,252enrollment
  • $26,953net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Manhattan College
M
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $29,535net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Aug 31

CUNY City College
C
New York, NY

CUNY City College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,489enrollment
  • $5,181net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Feb 1

SUNY College at Brockport
B
Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,424enrollment
  • $16,261net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Aug 1

Siena College
S
Loudonville, NY

Siena College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#35 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,648enrollment
  • $30,842net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1270SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 15

SUNY at Geneseo
G
Geneseo, NY

SUNY at Geneseo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,184enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Feb 1

Clarkson University
C
Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#28 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,719enrollment
  • $32,450net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

CUNY Brooklyn College
B
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,195enrollment
  • $5,972net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1180SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Feb 1

Alfred University
A
Alfred, NY

Alfred University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#36 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,813enrollment
  • $26,183net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1290SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Feb 1