Michigan Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

With a 28 ACT, you are competitive at 34 four-year colleges in Michigan (10 target, 2 reach, 22 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1310 SAT.

Colleges in Michigan 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
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI	25-31	28	85%	Medium
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	22-30	26	83%	Medium
Wayne State University Detroit, MI	23-29	26	81%	Medium
University of Michigan Dearborn Dearborn, MI	24-28	26	56%	Medium
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI	25-31	28	92%	Medium
Hope College Holland, MI	25-31	28	79%	Medium
Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI	24-30	27	71%	Medium
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI	22-28	25	75%	Medium
Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI	20-29	24	75%	Medium
Kettering University Flint, MI	26-30	28	79%	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
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI	31-34	32	16%	Low
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan	30-33	31	21%	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
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	21-27	24	90%	High
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	20-27	23	85%	High
Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI	19-24	21	69%	High
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	18-27	22	80%	High
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	20-24	22	91%	High
Adrian College Adrian, MI	21-27	24	73%	High
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	18-26	22	72%	High
Albion College Albion, MI	19-27	23	81%	High
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI	20-26	23	82%	High
University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI	19-24	21	70%	High
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI	19-26	22	100%	High
Northwood University Midland, MI	17-23	20	65%	High

View all 22 safety colleges

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

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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