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.

Saint Johns University

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Collegeville, MN

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Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

1,645enrollment
$27,982net price
86%acceptance rate
915-1185SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance93%

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Lake Forest College

L

Lake Forest, IL

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Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,753enrollment
$27,839net price
60%acceptance rate
1153-1340SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Spring Arbor University

S

Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

2,396enrollment
$22,375net price
47%acceptance rate
970-1135SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance63%

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University of Missouri St Louis

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Saint Louis, MO

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University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Missouri

15,181enrollment
$13,211net price
51%acceptance rate
1040-1210SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance64%

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Ashland University

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Ashland, OH

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,174enrollment
$20,342net price
72%acceptance rate
1073-1250SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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Earlham College

E

Richmond, IN

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Earlham College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

677enrollment
$25,746net price
73%acceptance rate
1130-1380SAT range
24-32ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Missouri University of Science and Technology

M

Rolla, MO

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Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

7,080enrollment
$14,023net price
81%acceptance rate
1173-1370SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of St Francis

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Joliet, IL

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University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,297enrollment
$18,560net price
58%acceptance rate
1030-1240SAT range
21-30ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Augustana University

A

Sioux Falls, SD

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Augustana University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

2,086enrollment
$23,843net price
66%acceptance rate
1110-1325SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance74%

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Concordia University Wisconsin

C

Mequon, WI

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Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

4,988enrollment
$24,485net price
70%acceptance rate
-SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance82%

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William Jewell College

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Liberty, MO

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William Jewell College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

853enrollment
$20,108net price
41%acceptance rate
1030-1130SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance57%

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St Catherine University

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Saint Paul, MN

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St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,577enrollment
$19,976net price
93%acceptance rate
1155-1450SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance96%

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Bethel University

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Saint Paul, MN

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Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,546enrollment
$29,915net price
72%acceptance rate
1123-1343SAT range
20-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

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Benedictine University

B

Lisle, IL

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Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,123enrollment
$25,658net price
93%acceptance rate
1050-1280SAT range
19-28ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

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Wittenberg University

W

Springfield, OH

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Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,299enrollment
$22,912net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance96%

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Illinois College

I

Jacksonville, IL

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Illinois College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,029enrollment
$16,296net price
77%acceptance rate
960-1126SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance88%

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Concordia College at Moorhead

C

Moorhead, MN

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Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

1,903enrollment
$23,087net price
66%acceptance rate
1080-1218SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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University of Minnesota Rochester

M

Rochester, MN

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

630enrollment
$12,613net price
72%acceptance rate
1058-1331SAT range
20-26ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 31

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