Midwestern Colleges for a 29 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 29 ACT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 29 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 63 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 29 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 Midwestern colleges

Is a 29 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 29 is very good. It situates you in the top 91st 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 29 score represents 81% of the total possible points. If a 29 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 29

Let's examine how a 29 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 29 is 8.7 points (43%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 29 is 8.4 points (41%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 29 is 7.3 points (34%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 29 is 12.7 points (78%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 29 is 10.7 points (58%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 29 is 4.1 points (16%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 29 is 11.8 points (69%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 29 is 12.1 points (72%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 29 is 8.4 points (41%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 29 is 8.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 29 ACT score?

A 29 on the ACT translates to a 1340 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 29 ACT score?

Scoring a 29 on the ACT places you in the 91st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 91% 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 1,820,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 180,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 29 ACT Colleges

Displaying 63 colleges where your 29 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 228 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 966 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Milwaukee School of Engineering
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $25,661net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1405SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Sep 1

Hanover College
H
Hanover, IN

Hanover College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,124enrollment
  • $26,599net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Taylor University
T
Upland, IN

Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $27,366net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Kalamazoo College
K
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,210enrollment
  • $26,981net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

Kettering University
K
Flint, MI

Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,769enrollment
  • $34,486net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Ohio Northern University
O
Ada, OH

Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,015enrollment
  • $27,398net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Aug 15

Truman State University
T
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,960enrollment
  • $13,993net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Beloit College
B
Beloit, WI

Beloit College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 964enrollment
  • $20,192net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Illinois Wesleyan University
I
Bloomington, IL

Illinois Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $30,096net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Cedarville University
C
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,960enrollment
  • $25,462net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1380SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Andrews University
A
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,858enrollment
  • $24,194net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1350SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Saint Mary's College
S
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,519enrollment
  • $27,960net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1328SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Ohio Wesleyan University
O
Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,410enrollment
  • $27,311net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1123-1358SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Mar 1

Wabash College
W
Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 835enrollment
  • $22,976net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1122-1320SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Jul 1

Luther College
L
Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance86%

University of Missouri Kansas City
M
Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jun 15

Goshen College
G
Goshen, IN

Goshen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $19,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jul 1

Lake Forest College
L
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,753enrollment
  • $27,839net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1153-1340SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 29 ACT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Feb 15