Southern Colleges for a 27 on the ACT

What Southern colleges accept a 27 ACT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Southern colleges, here are 125 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 125 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 441 target schools (good chance), 39 reach (harder) schools and 1,170 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

The University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, TX

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The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

51,991enrollment
$16,892net price
29%acceptance rate
1230-1500SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Florida State University

F

Tallahassee, FL

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Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

45,130enrollment
$12,815net price
37%acceptance rate
1180-1340SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance30%

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Clemson University

C

Clemson, SC

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Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

27,341enrollment
$22,935net price
49%acceptance rate
1220-1420SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance37%

Applications Due May 1

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Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ

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Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

77,881enrollment
$14,653net price
88%acceptance rate
1100-1320SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due May 1

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, NC

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Value Colleges in America

31,641enrollment
$10,038net price
20%acceptance rate
1140-1380SAT range
22-27ACT range
3.83Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Virginia Tech

V

Blacksburg, VA

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Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#20 Best Public Universities in America

37,279enrollment
$20,247net price
56%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Alabama

A

Tuscaloosa, AL

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The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

26 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

38,316enrollment
$20,518net price
79%acceptance rate
1070-1370SAT range
21-31ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Central Florida

C

Orlando, FL

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University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

27 Average ACT Composite

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

70,310enrollment
$11,108net price
36%acceptance rate
1170-1350SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.64Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Auburn University

A

Auburn University, AL

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Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

31,526enrollment
$24,028net price
71%acceptance rate
1160-1320SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Baylor University

B

Waco, TX

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Baylor University

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

20,626enrollment
$40,133net price
57%acceptance rate
1160-1350SAT range
25-32ACT range
3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Tennessee

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Knoxville, TN

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The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

31,701enrollment
$21,133net price
75%acceptance rate
1170-1340SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.66Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Apr 1

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Raleigh, NC

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#22 Best Public Universities in America

36,831enrollment
$14,600net price
47%acceptance rate
1270-1440SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance35%

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University of Kentucky

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Lexington, KY

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University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Kentucky

30,390enrollment
$19,831net price
94%acceptance rate
1083-1330SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas A & M University College Station

T

College Station, TX

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Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

#21 Best Public Universities in America

72,530enrollment
$19,906net price
64%acceptance rate
1140-1380SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Texas A & M University College Station

T

College Station, TX

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Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

#21 Best Public Universities in America

72,530enrollment
$19,906net price
64%acceptance rate
1140-1380SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Arizona

A

Tucson, AZ

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University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

48,274enrollment
$15,620net price
87%acceptance rate
1120-1370SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

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Texas Tech University

T

Lubbock, TX

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Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

40,542enrollment
$15,452net price
68%acceptance rate
1110-1280SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Houston

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Houston, TX

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University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

25 Average ACT Composite

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#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

47,031enrollment
$14,480net price
66%acceptance rate
1140-1330SAT range
23-28ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 27 ACT

Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jul 1

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