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List of 26 ACT Colleges
Displaying 455 colleges where your 26 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 1,500 target schools (good chance), 207 reach (harder) schools and 2,445 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
The University of Texas at Austin
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
29 Average ACT
#11 Best Public Universities in America
- 50,476enrollment
- $16,892net price
- 32%acceptance rate
- 1210-1470SAT range
- 26-33ACT range
- 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Applications Due Dec 1
Arizona State University
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
24 Average ACT
#3 Best Colleges in Arizona
- 74,795enrollment
- $14,653net price
- 88%acceptance rate
- 1100-1320SAT range
- 21-28ACT range
- 3.52Avg GPA
Applications Due May 1
Penn State Main Campus
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
26 Average ACT
#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
- 46,810enrollment
- $25,548net price
- 78%acceptance rate
- 1070-1300SAT range
- 24-29ACT range
- 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Virginia Tech
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
28 Average ACT
#24 Best Public Universities in America
- 37,024enrollment
- $20,247net price
- 66%acceptance rate
- 1170-1370SAT range
- 25-31ACT range
- 3.96Avg GPA
Applications Due Feb 1
Michigan State University
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
26 Average ACT
#3 Best Colleges in Michigan
- 49,695enrollment
- $16,655net price
- 76%acceptance rate
- 1100-1300SAT range
- 23-29ACT range
- 3.74Avg GPA
The University of Alabama
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
27 Average ACT
#1 Best Value in Alabama
- 37,840enrollment
- $20,518net price
- 80%acceptance rate
- 1070-1330SAT range
- 23-31ACT range
- 3.82Avg GPA
Applications Due Apr 1
University of Central Florida
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
27 Average ACT
#3 Best Public Universities in Florida
- 71,881enrollment
- $11,108net price
- 45%acceptance rate
- 1160-1340SAT range
- 25-30ACT range
- 4.16Avg Weighted GPA
Applications Due Mar 1
San Diego State University
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
25 Average ACT
#10 Best Public Universities in California
- 36,334enrollment
- $13,192net price
- 37%acceptance rate
- 1090-1300SAT range
- 22-29ACT range
- 3.81Avg Weighted GPA
Applications Due Nov 30
Auburn University
Public 4 Year
9 reviews
28 Average ACT
#2 Best Public Universities in Alabama
- 30,737enrollment
- $24,028net price
- 85%acceptance rate
- 1160-1320SAT range
- 25-31ACT range
- 3.9Avg GPA
Applications Due Jan 15
Ohio State University
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
29 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio
- 61,369enrollment
- $18,884net price
- 68%acceptance rate
- 1210-1430SAT range
- 26-32ACT range
- 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Applications Due Feb 1
University of California Irvine
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
29 Average ACT
#10 Best Public Universities in America
- 36,303enrollment
- $13,106net price
- 30%acceptance rate
- 1230-1430SAT range
- 26-33ACT range
- 3.75Estimated Avg Weighted GPA
Applications Due Nov 30
The University of Tennessee
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
28 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
- 30,559enrollment
- $21,133net price
- 78%acceptance rate
- 1140-1303SAT range
- 25-31ACT range
- 3.93Avg GPA
Applications Due Apr 1
University of Kentucky
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
25 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
- 29,986enrollment
- $19,831net price
- 96%acceptance rate
- 1070-1280SAT range
- 22-29ACT range
- 3.56Avg GPA
Applications Due Feb 15
Purdue University Main Campus
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
29 Average ACT
#16 Best Public Universities in America
- 46,655enrollment
- $12,294net price
- 67%acceptance rate
- 1170-1420SAT range
- 25-33ACT range
- 3.67Avg GPA
Applications Due Mar 1
Texas A & M University College Station
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
29 Average ACT
#18 Best Public Universities in America
- 70,418enrollment
- $19,906net price
- 63%acceptance rate
- 1160-1380SAT range
- 26-32ACT range
- 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Applications Due Dec 1
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
24 Average ACT
#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii
- 18,025enrollment
- $15,193net price
- 84%acceptance rate
- 1070-1280SAT range
- 21-27ACT range
- 3.64Avg GPA
Applications Due Feb 1
University of Arizona
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
25 Average ACT
#1 Best Value in Arizona
- 45,601enrollment
- $15,620net price
- 85%acceptance rate
- 1090-1350SAT range
- 21-29ACT range
- 3.43Avg GPA
Applications Due May 1
University of Colorado Boulder
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
28 Average ACT
#3 Best Colleges in Colorado
- 37,437enrollment
- $21,198net price
- 84%acceptance rate
- 1130-1350SAT range
- 25-31ACT range
- 3.67Avg GPA
Applications Due Jan 15
FAQs
Is a 26 a good ACT score?
Yes, a score of 26 is very competitive. The score puts you in the top 82nd percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 26 ACT score.
What colleges can I get into with a 26 ACT score?
The University of Texas at Austin, Arizona State University and Penn State Main Campus are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 26 ACT score.
What percentile is 26 on the ACT?
A 26 ranks in the top 82nd percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.
What is the equivalent SAT score to a 26 ACT?
A 26 converts to a 1240 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1240 SAT score.
