Western Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

What Western colleges accept a 28 ACT score?

These Western 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 52 Western 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 Western 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 52 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 165 target schools (good chance), 33 reach (harder) schools and 465 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Puget Sound

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Tacoma, WA

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University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

2,023enrollment
$41,363net price
83%acceptance rate
1170-1390SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Pacific Lutheran University

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Tacoma, WA

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Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

2,633enrollment
$24,825net price
89%acceptance rate
1253-1423SAT range
27-30ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Aug 15

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The Evergreen State College

E

Olympia, WA

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The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Washington

2,105enrollment
$16,318net price
74%acceptance rate
980-1220SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.12Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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Western State Colorado University

W

Gunnison, CO

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Western State Colorado University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

3,548enrollment
$16,672net price
92%acceptance rate
1010-1270SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance95%

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Northwest University

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Kirkland, WA

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Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

1,014enrollment
$23,722net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Otis College of Art and Design

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Los Angeles, CA

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Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

1,312enrollment
$48,198net price
83%acceptance rate
1130-1360SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance90%

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

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Bothell, WA

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University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

5,735enrollment
$9,357net price
88%acceptance rate
1210-1450SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance91%

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Westminster College

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Salt Lake City, UT

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Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Utah

1,280enrollment
$27,068net price
70%acceptance rate
1166-1373SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance78%

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George Fox University

G

Newberg, OR

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George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

4,028enrollment
$28,840net price
92%acceptance rate
1020-1290SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance96%

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Carroll College

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Helena, MT

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Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Montana

1,168enrollment
$23,916net price
78%acceptance rate
1080-1200SAT range
13-29ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 28

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Oregon Institute of Technology

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Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Oregon

4,911enrollment
$17,283net price
93%acceptance rate
1050-1255SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.51Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Sep 4

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Thomas Aquinas College

T

Santa Paula, CA

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Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

516enrollment
$24,217net price
85%acceptance rate
1220-1410SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance81%

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Simpson University

S

Redding, CA

Simpson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

874enrollment
$25,251net price
100%acceptance rate
960-1185SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Applications Due Aug 1

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Multnomah University

M

Portland, OR

Multnomah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

608enrollment
$27,695net price
53%acceptance rate
1050-1220SAT range
16-28ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Aug 1

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The College of Idaho

I

Caldwell, ID

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The College of Idaho

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

1,082enrollment
$24,075net price
46%acceptance rate
1070-1240SAT range
23-29ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Feb 15

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New Saint Andrews College

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Moscow, Idaho

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New Saint Andrews College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

294enrollment
$15,053net price
83%acceptance rate
1140-1320SAT range
24-31ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Feb 15

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