Midwestern Colleges for a 31 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 31 ACT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 31 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 34 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 31 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 31 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 31 it is extremely good. It situates you in the top 95th 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 31 score represents 86% of the total possible points. If a 31 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 31

Let's examine how a 31 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 31 is 10.7 points (53%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 31 is 10.4 points (50%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 31 is 9.3 points (43%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 31 is 14.7 points (90%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 31 is 12.7 points (69%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 31 is 6.1 points (24%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 31 is 13.8 points (80%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 31 is 14.1 points (83%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 31 is 10.4 points (50%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 31 is 10.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 31 ACT score?

A 31 on the ACT translates to a 1400 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 31 ACT score?

Scoring a 31 on the ACT places you in the 95th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 95% 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 1,900,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 100,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 31 ACT Colleges

Displaying 34 colleges where your 31 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 126 target schools (good chance), 18 reach (harder) schools and 1,083 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Hope College
H
Holland, MI

Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,251enrollment
  • $25,800net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance89%

St Olaf College
S
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Louis University Main Campus
S
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri

  • 15,755enrollment
  • $29,651net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Illinois Institute of Technology
I
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Mar 1

Macalester College
M
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Jan 15

The College of Wooster
W
Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Feb 15

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
R
Terre Haute, IN

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,188enrollment
  • $41,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1483SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Mar 1

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 31 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

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 31 ACT
Admission Chance81%

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 31 ACT
Admission Chance89%

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 31 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 15

Earlham College
E
Richmond, IN

Earlham College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $25,746net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1380SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jul 1

Lawrence University
L
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

  • 1,426enrollment
  • $26,368net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

Knox College
K
Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 15

Hillsdale College
H
Hillsdale, Michigan
 

Hillsdale College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 1,678enrollment
  • $24,196net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
Your 31 ACT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Mar 15