Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 27 ACT score?

With a 27 on the ACT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 430 schools where submitting a 27 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 27 ACT score. Keep in mind, an ACT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 27 a good ACT score?

Yes, you have a lot of opportunities at very good schools with a score of 27. It places you in the top 85th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a significantly above above average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. If a 27 isn't strong enough to get into your dream school, consider taking a test prep course to see if you can raise your score.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 27 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 27 on the ACT converts to a 1280 on the SAT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 27?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 27 ACT score
CollegeAverage ACT
Yeshiva University27
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill24
University of Denver29
University of Washington Seattle Campus30
University of Connecticut30
University of California Irvine29
DePauw University27
Muhlenberg College29
The University of Texas at Austin30
Sewanee The University of the South28
University of California Davis29
Chapman University28
Texas Christian University28
University of Wisconsin Madison29
Purdue University Main Campus29
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Displaying 430 colleges where your 27 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 1,389 target schools (good chance), 192 reach (harder) schools and 2,778 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,898enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-30ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jul 22

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Illinois State University
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Normal, IL
Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,233enrollment
  • $20,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Apr 11

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT
University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

 

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,876enrollment
  • $22,233net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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Norman, OK
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 28,042enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,594enrollment
  • $20,566net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI
Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

 

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 24,919enrollment
  • $14,993net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due May 1

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN
Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,696enrollment
  • $34,368net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance88%

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University of Denver
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Denver, CO
University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 14,130enrollment
  • $38,322net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

 

#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 23,086enrollment
  • $16,402net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Louisville
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Louisville, KY
University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,140enrollment
  • $17,894net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 1

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT
Montana State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,788enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due May 15

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St John's University New York
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Queens, NY
St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

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#34 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,658enrollment
  • $26,771net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS
University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

 

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 21,203enrollment
  • $13,540net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1225SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jun 15

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 94,709enrollment
  • $28,762net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance99%

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT
Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,426enrollment
  • $13,530net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT
Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,426enrollment
  • $13,530net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of California Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, CA
University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,841enrollment
  • $17,842net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH
University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,971enrollment
  • $32,768net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 1

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FAQs

Is a 27 a good ACT score?

Yes, you have a lot of opportunities at very good schools with a score of 27. The score puts you in the top 85th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 27 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 27 ACT score?

The University of Texas at Austin, Florida State University and Clemson University are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 27 ACT score.

What percentile is 27 on the ACT?

A 27 ranks in the top 85th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 27 ACT?

A 27 converts to a 1280 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1280 SAT score.