Georgia Colleges for a 29 on the ACT

With a 29 ACT, you are competitive at 50 four-year colleges in Georgia (7 target, 2 reach, 41 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1340 SAT.

Colleges in Georgia for a 29 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 29 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Georgia Athens, GA	29-34	31	38%	Medium
Spelman College Atlanta, GA	22-29	25	25%	Medium
Mercer University Macon, GA	25-31	28	69%	Medium
Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA	22-31	26	88%	Medium
Point University West Point, GA	15-23	19	44%	Medium
Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA	25-31	28	62%	Medium
Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA	23-30	26	87%	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
Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus Atlanta, GA	30-34	32	14%	Low
Emory University Atlanta, GA	32-35	33	11%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 29; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA	19-26	22	55%	High
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA	21-28	24	83%	High
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA	16-20	18	64%	High
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA	18-23	20	88%	High
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA	17-22	19	52%	High
Savannah State University Savannah, GA	15-19	17	100%	High
Albany State University Albany, GA	15-18	16	100%	High
Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA	16-22	19	72%	High
Berry College Mount Berry, GA	22-28	25	64%	High
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA	17-23	20	95%	High
Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA	22-26	24	78%	High
Columbus State University Columbus, GA	16-22	19	99%	High

View all 41 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 29 ACT in Georgia

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29 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 29 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
26	1240
27	1280
28	1310
29	1340
30	1370
31	1400
32	1430

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

Published: August 19, 2026