Kansas Colleges for a 26 on the ACT

With a 26 ACT, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Kansas (5 target, 0 reach, 15 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1240 SAT.

Colleges in Kansas for a 26 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 26 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Lawrence, KS

20-28 24 93% Medium

Manhattan, KS

20-27 23 82% Medium

Atchison, KS

22-29 25 98% Medium

Sterling, KS

18-24 21 48% Medium

Wichita, KS

15-28 21 55% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 26; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
17-25 21 94% High

Baldwin City, KS

18-23 20 94% High

Topeka, KS

- - 100% High

Winfield, KS

17-22 19 76% High
16-22 19 83% High

McPherson, KS

18-23 20 77% High

Lindsborg, KS

15-22 18 56% High

Leavenworth, KS

17-24 20 87% High
18-24 21 90% High

Hillsboro, KS

18-23 20 65% High
17-23 20 79% High

North Newton, KS

19-24 21 94% High

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26 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 26 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
23 1140
24 1180
25 1210
26 1240
27 1280
28 1310
29 1340

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026