Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

What Pacific Northwestern colleges accept a 27 ACT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Pacific Northwestern colleges, here are 21 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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List of 27 ACT Colleges

Displaying 21 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 66 target schools (good chance), 3 reach (harder) schools and 99 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
Seattle, WA
University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,434enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 22,257enrollment
  • $17,646net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 33,193enrollment
  • $21,444net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Western Washington University
W
Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 15,125enrollment
  • $18,398net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Mar 1

Seattle University
S
Seattle, WA
Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,268enrollment
  • $36,843net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Portland
P
Portland, OR
University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,033enrollment
  • $37,317net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1165-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 1

University of Idaho
I
Moscow, ID
University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,303enrollment
  • $14,929net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

Gonzaga University
G
Spokane, WA
Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 7,381enrollment
  • $36,880net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Aug 1

Seattle Pacific University
S
Seattle, WA
Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

 

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 3,443enrollment
  • $28,367net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Nov 15

Lewis & Clark College
L
Portland, OR
Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,499enrollment
  • $37,478net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Puget Sound
P
Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,173enrollment
  • $38,127net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

Pacific University
P
Forest Grove, OR
Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,751enrollment
  • $32,006net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jul 15

Pacific Lutheran University
P
Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,706enrollment
  • $25,368net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1376SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jul 1

The Evergreen State College
E
Olympia, WA
The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 2,116enrollment
  • $14,723net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance99%

Applications Due Mar 1

Northwest University
N
Kirkland, WA
Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 1,083enrollment
  • $21,825net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 985-1210SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Washington Bothell Campus
W
Bothell, WA
University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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  • 6,052enrollment
  • $8,841net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance91%

George Fox University
G
Newberg, OR
George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,285enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jul 1

Whitworth University
W
Spokane, WA
Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,681enrollment
  • $25,785net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 27 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Nov 15