Wisconsin Colleges for a 29 on the ACT

With a 29 ACT, you are competitive at 33 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (7 target, 0 reach, 26 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1340 SAT.

Colleges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI	29-33	31	45%	Medium
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI	26-31	28	81%	Medium
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI	24-30	27	59%	Medium
Beloit College Beloit, WI	24-30	27	63%	Medium
Lawrence University Appleton, WI	24-31	27	64%	Medium
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI	23-29	26	78%	Medium
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI	20-28	24	61%	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 29; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	19-24	21	91%	High
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	19-24	21	86%	High
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	19-24	21	87%	High
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	19-26	22	87%	High
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	20-26	23	89%	High
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI	22-26	24	76%	High
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI	21-26	23	82%	High
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	18-24	21	89%	High
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	19-24	21	92%	High
Carroll University Waukesha, WI	21-27	24	67%	High
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	20-25	22	88%	High
Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI	20-26	23	78%	High

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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