Southern Colleges for a 26 on the ACT

What Southern colleges accept a 26 ACT score?

These Southern 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 167 Southern 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 Southern 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 167 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 567 target schools (good chance), 60 reach (harder) schools and 1,146 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Sweet Briar College

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Sweet Briar, VA

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

460enrollment
$28,408net price
76%acceptance rate
1020-1360SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

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Ouachita Baptist University

O

Arkadelphia, AR

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Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

1,784enrollment
$21,677net price
72%acceptance rate
1020-1200SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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Lyon College

L

Batesville, AR

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Lyon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

496enrollment
$25,545net price
60%acceptance rate
1050-1195SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

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Milligan College

M

Milligan College, Tennessee

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Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

1,208enrollment
$17,371net price
67%acceptance rate
1020-1270SAT range
22-26ACT range
3.4Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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William Carey University

W

Hattiesburg, MS

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William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

5,662enrollment
$15,271net price
54%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance61%

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Asbury University

A

Wilmore, KY

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Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

1,650enrollment
$21,506net price
79%acceptance rate
1080-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance84%

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John Brown University

J

Siloam Springs, AR

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John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

2,326enrollment
$20,997net price
57%acceptance rate
1100-1390SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance61%

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Randolph College

R

Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

553enrollment
$22,886net price
95%acceptance rate
930-1140SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

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Aquinas College

A

Nashville, TN

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Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

342enrollment
$20,892net price
40%acceptance rate
1100-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance49%

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Blue Mountain College

B

Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

922enrollment
$15,305net price
96%acceptance rate
1040-1140SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance98%

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

E

Daytona Beach, FL

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

11,574enrollment
$17,002net price
58%acceptance rate
1120-1280SAT range
25-28ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance58%

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

N

Socorro, NM

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in New Mexico

1,689enrollment
$10,429net price
74%acceptance rate
1110-1320SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.63Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Midway University

M

Midway, KY

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Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

1,441enrollment
$22,848net price
94%acceptance rate
1010-1130SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

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Oklahoma Christian University

O

Edmond, OK

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Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

2,537enrollment
$20,237net price
96%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

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Freed Hardeman University

F

Henderson, TN

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

2,330enrollment
$18,556net price
91%acceptance rate
1040-1240SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.75Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance95%

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Bethany College

B

Bethany, WV

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

623enrollment
$17,605net price
65%acceptance rate
870-1110SAT range
18-26ACT range
2.85Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance78%

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Southern Adventist University

S

Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

2,903enrollment
$24,332net price
66%acceptance rate
980-1280SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance80%

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Centenary College of Louisiana

C

Shreveport, LA

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Centenary College of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

556enrollment
$30,050net price
64%acceptance rate
1080-1260SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Dec 15

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