Kentucky Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

With a 27 ACT, you are competitive at 28 four-year colleges in Kentucky (10 target, 0 reach, 18 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1280 SAT.

Colleges in Kentucky 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

Lexington, KY

21-28 24 93% Medium

Louisville, KY

19-27 23 79% Medium

Louisville, KY

23-28 25 86% Medium

Danville, KY

25-32 28 54% Medium

Lexington, KY

24-30 27 87% Medium

Wilmore, KY

21-28 24 63% Medium

Crestview Hills, KY

21-27 24 90% Medium

Owensboro, KY

18-25 21 35% Medium

Berea, KY

23-28 25 19% Medium
19-27 23 56% 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
No colleges found in this category.

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

Highland Heights, KY

18-25 21 68% High
14-20 17 96% High

Bowling Green, KY

16-21 18 94% High
19-26 22 86% High

Georgetown, KY

20-25 22 91% High
19-25 22 78% High
14-21 17 63% High

Pikeville, KY

- - 100% High
16-23 19 72% High

Louisville, KY

15-22 18 99% High

Columbia, KY

- - 100% High

Midway, KY

20-25 22 95% High

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

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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