What colleges can I apply to with an ACT score of 26?
Looking at the most recent published freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 490 schools where submitting a 26 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students' average ACT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 26 ACT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, an ACT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.
Yes, a score of 26 is very competitive. It places you in the top 82nd percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a well above above average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. If a 26 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.
For comparison purposes, a 26 on the ACT converts to a 1240 on the SAT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.
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.
College | Average ACT |
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Yeshiva University | 27 |
University of California San Diego | 30 |
Texas Christian University | 28 |
University of California Irvine | 28 |
University of Connecticut | 29 |
Rhode Island School of Design | 29 |
University of California Davis | 28 |
University of Denver | 28 |
DePauw University | 26 |
Purdue University Main Campus | 28 |
Sewanee The University of the South | 27 |
University of San Diego | 28 |
Muhlenberg College | 28 |
Chapman University | 28 |
University of Tulsa | 27 |
448 results nationwide
Displaying 448 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 1,212 target schools (good chance), 126 reach (harder) schools and 1,600 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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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.
Florida State University, 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.
A 26 ranks in the top 82nd percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.
A 26 converts to a 1240 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1240 SAT score.