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.

St Louis College of Pharmacy

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Saint Louis, MO

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St Louis College of Pharmacy

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

695enrollment
$31,831net price
92%acceptance rate
1060-1380SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Omaha, NE

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

15,058enrollment
$12,973net price
86%acceptance rate
-SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Siena Heights University

S

Adrian, MI

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Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

1,857enrollment
$20,074net price
65%acceptance rate
930-1133SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.32Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Aug 1

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The University of Findlay

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Findlay, OH

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The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,869enrollment
$24,069net price
86%acceptance rate
1010-1213SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance93%

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Viterbo University

V

La Crosse, WI

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Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

2,456enrollment
$23,257net price
72%acceptance rate
1060-1240SAT range
22-27ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance81%

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Monmouth College

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Monmouth, IL

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Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

767enrollment
$20,237net price
91%acceptance rate
1010-1210SAT range
24-28ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance91%

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

821enrollment
$28,443net price
57%acceptance rate
1170-1380SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Walsh University

W

North Canton, OH

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,309enrollment
$20,032net price
73%acceptance rate
1030-1320SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance84%

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Quincy University

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Quincy, IL

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Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,307enrollment
$11,985net price
62%acceptance rate
1060-1240SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance78%

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Ripon College

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Ripon, WI

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Ripon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

766enrollment
$21,999net price
81%acceptance rate
940-1160SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance88%

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Indiana University East

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Richmond, IN

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

3,039enrollment
$8,837net price
78%acceptance rate
960-1200SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Steubenville, OH

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,656enrollment
$25,310net price
67%acceptance rate
1100-1320SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.78Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance72%

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Huntington University

H

Huntington, IN

Huntington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

1,472enrollment
$20,066net price
78%acceptance rate
970-1210SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance87%

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Northwestern College

N

Saint Paul, MN

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

3,253enrollment
$25,704net price
93%acceptance rate
1015-1311SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Central College

C

Pella, IA

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Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,169enrollment
$23,303net price
79%acceptance rate
1040-1218SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance89%

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Hastings College

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Hastings, NE

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

936enrollment
$22,128net price
71%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance84%

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Grace College and Theological Seminary

G

Winona Lake, IN

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

2,065enrollment
$18,317net price
85%acceptance rate
970-1190SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Augustana College

A

Rock Island, IL

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Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,349enrollment
$24,660net price
61%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

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