Maryland Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

With a 28 ACT, you are competitive at 16 four-year colleges in Maryland (8 target, 1 reach, 7 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1310 SAT.

Colleges in Maryland for a 28 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 28 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Baltimore, MD

 25-31 28 72% Medium

Salisbury, MD

 20-29 24 87% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 28-32 30 75% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 25-33 29 77% Medium

Annapolis, MD

 27-32 29 55% Medium

St. Mary's City, MD

 26-31 28 69% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 27-30 28 78% Medium

Chestertown, MD

 27-31 29 57% 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

Annapolis, Maryland

 25-31 28 9% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 28; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Towson, MD

 19-27 23 82% High

Baltimore, MD

 16-21 18 82% High

Emmitsburg, MD

 19-27 23 74% High

Princess Anne, MD

 16-19 17 96% High

Frostburg, MD

 17-25 21 89% High

Adelphi, MD

 - - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 - - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 28 ACT in Maryland

See all colleges nationally for a 28 ACT

28 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 28 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
25 1210
26 1240
27 1280
28 1310
29 1340
30 1370
31 1400

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026