Midwestern Colleges for a 26 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 26 ACT score?

These Midwestern 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 150 Midwestern 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 Midwestern 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 150 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 465 target schools (good chance), 54 reach (harder) schools and 681 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Cedarville University

C

Cedarville, OH

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Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,960enrollment
$25,462net price
65%acceptance rate
1130-1380SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance65%

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Carroll University

C

Waukesha, WI

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

3,283enrollment
$25,485net price
72%acceptance rate
1060-1340SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.39Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

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Andrews University

A

Berrien Springs, MI

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Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,858enrollment
$24,194net price
91%acceptance rate
1100-1350SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance93%

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Saint Mary's College

S

Notre Dame, IN

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Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,519enrollment
$27,960net price
84%acceptance rate
1100-1328SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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Drury University

D

Springfield, MO

Drury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,595enrollment
$20,996net price
63%acceptance rate
1150-1360SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 30

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Ohio Wesleyan University

O

Delaware, OH

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,410enrollment
$27,311net price
52%acceptance rate
1123-1358SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Southern Indiana

S

Evansville, IN

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University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

9,178enrollment
$14,443net price
94%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.45Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Wabash College

W

Crawfordsville, IN

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Wabash College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

835enrollment
$22,976net price
61%acceptance rate
1122-1320SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Rockhurst University

R

Kansas City, MO

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Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

3,405enrollment
$22,994net price
66%acceptance rate
1083-1288SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jun 30

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University of Michigan Flint

M

Flint, MI

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University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

5,985enrollment
$10,840net price
66%acceptance rate
930-1220SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 22

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McKendree University

M

Lebanon, IL

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McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,960enrollment
$22,431net price
68%acceptance rate
871-1277SAT range
18-28ACT range
3.38Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

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Webster University

W

Saint Louis, MO

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Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

6,396enrollment
$23,069net price
55%acceptance rate
1026-1315SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance66%

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Maryville University of Saint Louis

M

Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

9,959enrollment
$26,757net price
88%acceptance rate
1000-1230SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance94%

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Luther College

L

Decorah, IA

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Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,610enrollment
$25,734net price
75%acceptance rate
1075-1330SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance78%

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University of Missouri Kansas City

M

Kansas City, MO

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University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

15,703enrollment
$14,739net price
69%acceptance rate
1245-1550SAT range
21-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Jun 15

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Lake Superior State University

L

Sault Ste Marie, MI

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Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

1,655enrollment
$14,336net price
77%acceptance rate
1000-1225SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance87%

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Goshen College

G

Goshen, IN

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Goshen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

768enrollment
$19,267net price
94%acceptance rate
980-1210SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Saint Ambrose University

S

Davenport, IA

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Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

2,747enrollment
$23,359net price
74%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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