Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 33 ACT score?

With a 33 on the ACT, these colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all U.S. colleges, here are 107 schools where submitting a 33 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students. This list represents the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 33 ACT score. Keep in mind, an ACT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 33 a good ACT score?

A score of 33 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. It places you in the top 98th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an exceptional job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 33 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 33 on the ACT converts to a 1460 on the SAT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

What are the best colleges can I get into with a 33?

Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in this test score range. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 33 ACT score
CollegeAverage ACT
Princeton University34
Duke University34
Harvard University34
Yale University34
University of Chicago34
Brown University34
Dartmouth College34
Amherst College33
University of Pennsylvania34
Cornell University34
Claremont McKenna College33
Pomona College34
Washington University in St Louis34
Wellesley College32
Emory University33
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Displaying 107 colleges where your 33 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 339 target schools (good chance), 129 reach (harder) schools and 4,065 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Brandeis University
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Waltham, MA
Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

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32 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $41,222net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT
University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

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31 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 13,826enrollment
  • $20,235net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Trinity University
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San Antonio, TX
Trinity University

Private 4 Year

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31 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,704enrollment
  • $31,141net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1468SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Case Western Reserve University
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Cleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Ohio

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $36,002net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance30%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oberlin College
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Oberlin, OH
Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,953enrollment
  • $42,745net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1338-1460SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Rochester Institute of Technology
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Rochester, NY
Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#20 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,790enrollment
  • $36,514net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Wesleyan University
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Middletown, CT
Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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32 Average ACT Composite

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#22 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 3,581enrollment
  • $22,845net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Oct 15

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Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA
Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,238enrollment
  • $27,148net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance19%

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Skidmore College
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Saratoga Springs, NY
Skidmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,686enrollment
  • $26,995net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1440SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 15

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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Newark, NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 11,901enrollment
  • $18,328net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Haverford College
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Haverford, PA
Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $25,215net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Jan 15

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United States Military Academy
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West Point, New York
United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

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30 Average ACT Composite

 

 

  • 4,594enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Colby College
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Waterville, ME
Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,262enrollment
  • $18,552net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Wellesley College
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Wellesley, MA
Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,461enrollment
  • $21,614net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance23%

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN
Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,044enrollment
  • $30,843net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1408-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance18%

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Middlebury College
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Middlebury, VT
Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

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33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Vermont

  • 2,937enrollment
  • $24,517net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA
Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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33 Average ACT Composite

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#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,422enrollment
  • $22,004net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA
Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,116enrollment
  • $40,259net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Jan 1

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FAQs

Is a 33 a good ACT score?

A score of 33 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. The score puts you in the top 98th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 33 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 33 ACT score?

Harvard University, University of Florida and The University of Texas at Austin are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 33 ACT score.

What percentile is 33 on the ACT?

A 33 ranks in the top 98th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 33 ACT?

A 33 converts to a 1460 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1460 SAT score.