Missouri Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

With a 28 ACT, you are competitive at 45 four-year colleges in Missouri (10 target, 0 reach, 35 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1310 SAT.

Colleges in Missouri 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
23-30 26 78% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

25-31 28 75% Medium

Saint Charles, MO

21-27 24 57% Medium

Kirksville, MO

25-31 28 84% Medium

Springfield, MO

22-29 25 58% Medium
20-28 24 72% Medium
19-27 23 63% Medium
25-31 28 73% Medium
18-24 21 38% Medium
25-27 26 32% 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
No colleges found in this category.

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
19-26 22 91% High
19-24 21 86% High

Kansas City, MO

22-27 24 70% High

Saint Louis, MO

18-25 21 86% High
19-26 22 95% High

Jefferson City, MO

- - 100% High
- - 100% High

Columbia, MO

- - 100% High

Columbia, MO

16-23 19 77% High
16-21 18 74% High
19-25 22 64% High
18-25 21 90% High

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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