Georgia Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

With a 27 ACT, you are competitive at 49 four-year colleges in Georgia (10 target, 2 reach, 37 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1280 SAT.

Colleges in Georgia for a 27 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 27 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
19-26 22 55% Medium
21-28 24 83% Medium

Atlanta, GA

22-29 25 25% Medium

Macon, GA

25-31 28 69% Medium

Mount Berry, GA

22-28 25 64% Medium

Atlanta, GA

22-31 26 88% Medium

West Point, GA

15-23 19 44% Medium

Decatur, GA

25-31 28 62% Medium

Lookout Mountain, GA

23-30 26 87% Medium

Thomasville, GA

20-24 22 38% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
29-34 31 38% Low
30-34 32 14% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 27; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
16-20 18 64% High
18-23 20 88% High
17-22 19 52% High
15-19 17 100% High
15-18 16 100% High
16-22 19 72% High

Lawrenceville, GA

17-23 20 95% High
22-26 24 78% High
16-22 19 99% High
19-24 21 66% High
15-19 17 68% High
17-22 19 98% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 27 ACT in Georgia

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27 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 27 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
24 1180
25 1210
26 1240
27 1280
28 1310
29 1340
30 1370

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026