Southeastern Colleges for a 26 on the ACT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 26 ACT score?

These Southeastern 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 136 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 136 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 453 target schools (good chance), 51 reach (harder) schools and 888 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Ave Maria University

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Ave Maria, FL

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Ave Maria University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in Florida

1,310enrollment
$21,078net price
44%acceptance rate
1018-1240SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance53%

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New College of Florida

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Sarasota, FL

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New College of Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

689enrollment
$10,496net price
75%acceptance rate
1103-1360SAT range
24-31ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due May 30

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Louisiana Tech University

L

Ruston, LA

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Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

10,839enrollment
$12,243net price
62%acceptance rate
1088-1280SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance71%

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East Tennessee State University

E

Johnson City, TN

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East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

13,483enrollment
$14,350net price
85%acceptance rate
980-1190SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.33Estimated Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance92%

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Oglethorpe University

O

Atlanta, GA

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Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

1,491enrollment
$20,094net price
71%acceptance rate
1065-1305SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Shenandoah University

S

Winchester, VA

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Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

4,260enrollment
$26,143net price
80%acceptance rate
1010-1230SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Southern Mississippi

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Hattiesburg, MS

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University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

13,526enrollment
$14,427net price
99%acceptance rate
-SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance99%

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Millsaps College

M

Jackson, MS

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Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

661enrollment
$27,260net price
68%acceptance rate
1135-1354SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of Lynchburg

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Lynchburg, VA

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University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

2,394enrollment
$23,256net price
96%acceptance rate
1000-1230SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Sep 1

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University of Alabama at Huntsville

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Huntsville, AL

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University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

9,237enrollment
$18,588net price
78%acceptance rate
1226-1430SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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Bridgewater College

B

Bridgewater, VA

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Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

1,421enrollment
$19,332net price
90%acceptance rate
1020-1230SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due May 1

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Murray State University

M

Murray, KY

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Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

9,479enrollment
$11,042net price
84%acceptance rate
965-1190SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance92%

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Meredith College

M

Raleigh, NC

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Meredith College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

1,587enrollment
$23,259net price
73%acceptance rate
1140-1320SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Hendrix College

H

Conway, AR

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Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

1,144enrollment
$22,626net price
60%acceptance rate
1133-1328SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Jun 1

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William Peace University

W

Raleigh, NC

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William Peace University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

713enrollment
$23,041net price
63%acceptance rate
1033-1151SAT range
19-27ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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Birmingham Southern College

B

Birmingham, AL

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Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

975enrollment
$21,153net price
57%acceptance rate
1150-1280SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance61%

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University of Montevallo

M

Montevallo, AL

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University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

2,586enrollment
$17,421net price
60%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Loyola University New Orleans

L

New Orleans, LA

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Loyola University New Orleans

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

4,397enrollment
$23,808net price
78%acceptance rate
1050-1240SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 26 ACT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Apr 15

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