Eastern Colleges for a 26 on the ACT

What Eastern colleges accept a 26 ACT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 26 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 145 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 26 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 26 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 26 is very competitive. It situates you in the top 82nd 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 26 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 26 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 26

Let's examine how a 26 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 26 is 5.7 points (28%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 26 is 5.4 points (26%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 26 is 4.3 points (20%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 26 is 9.7 points (60%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 26 is 7.7 points (42%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 26 is 1.1 points (4%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 26 is 8.8 points (51%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 26 is 9.1 points (54%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 26 is 5.4 points (26%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 26 is 5.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 26 ACT score?

A 26 on the ACT translates to a 1240 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 26 ACT score?

Scoring a 26 on the ACT places you in the 82nd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 82% 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 1,640,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 360,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 145 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 426 target schools (good chance), 117 reach (harder) schools and 324 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Penn State Altoona

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Altoona, PA

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

2,577enrollment
$20,621net price
96%acceptance rate
1050-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.4Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

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York College Pennsylvania

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York, PA

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York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

3,656enrollment
$20,916net price
96%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
23-27ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 23

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Caldwell University

C

Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

2,028enrollment
$20,612net price
66%acceptance rate
1010-1320SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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Drew University

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Madison, NJ

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Drew University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

2,092enrollment
$28,183net price
73%acceptance rate
1120-1340SAT range
26-28ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Utica College

U

Utica, NY

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,861enrollment
$22,372net price
81%acceptance rate
1084-1250SAT range
23-32ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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Gannon University

G

Erie, PA

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Gannon University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#32 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

4,665enrollment
$22,200net price
81%acceptance rate
990-1250SAT range
20-28ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance85%

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Saint John Fisher College

S

Rochester, NY

Saint John Fisher College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,621enrollment
$28,312net price
73%acceptance rate
1090-1260SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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United States Coast Guard Academy

C

New London, Connecticut

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United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

1,037enrollment
-net price
24%acceptance rate
1160-1365SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Saint Anselm College

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Manchester, NH

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Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire

1,977enrollment
$35,080net price
82%acceptance rate
1120-1290SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Hartwick College

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Oneonta, NY

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Hartwick College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#41 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,103enrollment
$22,396net price
60%acceptance rate
1020-1210SAT range
10-27ACT range
3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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Manhattanville College

M

Purchase, NY

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Manhattanville College

Private 4 Year

25 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#44 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,240enrollment
$24,702net price
84%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.19Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance84%

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Niagara University

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Niagara University, NY

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Niagara University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,858enrollment
$18,165net price
90%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
24-28ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 30

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

6,824enrollment
$38,776net price
88%acceptance rate
1090-1370SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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Saint Bonaventure University

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Saint Bonaventure, NY

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Saint Bonaventure University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,602enrollment
$26,004net price
81%acceptance rate
1050-1220SAT range
25-32ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jul 30

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Messiah College

M

Grantham, PA

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Messiah College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

3,231enrollment
$24,120net price
79%acceptance rate
1090-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance74%

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Westminster College

W

New Wilmington, PA

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Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#36 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,211enrollment
$22,645net price
75%acceptance rate
1040-1258SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance85%

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Wagner College

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Staten Island, NY

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Wagner College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#33 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,949enrollment
$29,710net price
69%acceptance rate
1090-1290SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Albany, NY

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

930enrollment
$29,175net price
66%acceptance rate
1220-1470SAT range
24-32ACT range
3.75Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jul 1

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