The Best Colleges for a 28 on the ACT
What colleges can I apply to with an ACT score of 28?
With a 28 on the ACT, these are the colleges you have a chance to get into
Looking at the most recent published freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, we've found 397 schools where a 28 ACT places you within or slightly outside the middle fifty percent of admitted students. The colleges are ranked by their position on our best colleges ranking. They represent the better schools you have a shot of getting into and those which have historically accepted a 28 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 28 on the ACT a good score?
Yes, a score of 28 is very good. It places you in the top 88th percentile nationally out of the 2 million students taking the ACT this year.
For comparison purposes, a 28 on the ACT converts to a 1310 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 397 target schools where your ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 58 reach schools and 802 safety schools you can consider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a score of 28 is very good. The score puts you in the top 88th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 28 ACT score.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Babson College and Oberlin College are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 28 ACT score.
A 28 ranks in the top 88th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.
A 28 converts to a 1310 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1310 SAT score.
