Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 28 ACT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 28 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 396 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 28 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all U.S. colleges

Is a 28 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 28 is very good. It situates you in the top 88th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your significantly above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 28 score represents 78% of the total possible points. If a 28 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 28

Let's examine how a 28 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 28 is 7.7 points (38%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 28 is 6.3 points (29%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 28 is 11.7 points (72%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 28 is 9.7 points (53%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 28 is 3.1 points (12%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 28 is 10.8 points (63%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 28 is 11.1 points (66%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 28 is 7.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 28 ACT score?

A 28 on the ACT translates to a 1310 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 28 ACT score?

Scoring a 28 on the ACT places you in the 88th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 88% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,760,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 240,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 396 colleges where your 28 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 1,287 target schools (good chance), 192 reach (harder) schools and 3,222 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $40,361net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1163-1320SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance63%

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 17,153enrollment
  • $17,240net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1348SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance86%

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Michigan Technological University
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Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,063enrollment
  • $18,235net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance95%

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DePauw University
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Greencastle, IN

DePauw University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,752enrollment
  • $29,486net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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Concordia University Irvine
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Irvine, CA

Concordia University Irvine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#26 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,744enrollment
  • $29,508net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance78%

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Siena College
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Loudonville, NY

Siena College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#35 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,648enrollment
  • $30,842net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1270SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance84%

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance80%

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Hope College
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Holland, MI

Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,251enrollment
  • $25,800net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance83%

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance84%

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Gettysburg College
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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance40%

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Southwestern University
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Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,483enrollment
  • $31,014net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1355SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance50%

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SUNY at Geneseo
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Geneseo, NY

SUNY at Geneseo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,184enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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California Lutheran University
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Thousand Oaks, CA

California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,615enrollment
  • $30,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Rhodes College
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Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance38%

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Harding University
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Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

 

#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,805enrollment
  • $19,558net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance61%

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Rider University
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Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,054enrollment
  • $26,388net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance89%

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Furman University
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Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,443enrollment
  • $33,370net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1455SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance61%

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,104enrollment
  • $11,251net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1115-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Mar 15

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FAQs

Is a 28 a good ACT score?

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.

What colleges can I get into with a 28 ACT score?

University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin and Florida State University 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.

What percentile is 28 on the ACT?

A 28 ranks in the top 88th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 28 ACT?

A 28 converts to a 1310 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1310 SAT score.