Eastern Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

What Eastern colleges accept a 27 ACT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Eastern colleges, here are 119 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.

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Displaying 119 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 363 target schools (good chance), 90 reach (harder) schools and 420 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Penn State Main Campus

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University Park, PA

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Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

88,914enrollment
$25,548net price
92%acceptance rate
1140-1360SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance90%

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Syracuse University

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Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#18 Best Private Colleges in New York

21,772enrollment
$47,177net price
59%acceptance rate
1220-1400SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 1

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SUNY at Albany

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Albany, NY

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SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

17,075enrollment
$17,486net price
68%acceptance rate
1090-1280SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

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New Brunswick, NJ

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Public Universities in America

50,804enrollment
$17,835net price
68%acceptance rate
1240-1470SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.3Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance53%

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

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New Brunswick, NJ

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Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Public Universities in America

50,804enrollment
$17,835net price
68%acceptance rate
1240-1470SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.3Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance53%

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Drexel University

D

Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

23,216enrollment
$39,463net price
83%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University at Buffalo

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Buffalo, NY

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University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#24 Best Public Universities in America

32,332enrollment
$18,119net price
70%acceptance rate
1180-1360SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.75Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance65%

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CUNY Hunter College

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New York, NY

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CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Public Universities in New York

24,099enrollment
$4,014net price
46%acceptance rate
1170-1340SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Feb 1

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester, PA

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

17,614enrollment
$19,336net price
89%acceptance rate
1070-1250SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.43Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Rhode Island

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Kingston, RI

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University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

27 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

17,511enrollment
$15,386net price
76%acceptance rate
1090-1290SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Connecticut

C

Storrs, CT

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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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St John's University New York

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Queens, NY

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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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Pace University New York

P

New York, NY

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Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#36 Best Private Colleges in New York

13,479enrollment
$32,886net price
88%acceptance rate
1120-1310SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jun 15

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Hofstra University

H

Hempstead, NY

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Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

10,243enrollment
$34,011net price
68%acceptance rate
1180-1370SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Seton Hall University

S

South Orange, NJ

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Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

9,881enrollment
$33,652net price
77%acceptance rate
1200-1370SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bridgewater State University

B

Bridgewater, MA

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Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

9,942enrollment
$17,545net price
86%acceptance rate
1010-1200SAT range
19-28ACT range
3.21Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Providence College

P

Providence, RI

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Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

4,671enrollment
$37,284net price
58%acceptance rate
1120-1330SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.47Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jan 15

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CUNY Queens College

Q

Flushing, NY

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CUNY Queens College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#17 Best Public Universities in New York

18,772enrollment
$5,594net price
61%acceptance rate
1040-1190SAT range
22-27ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 1

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