Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 33 ACT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 33 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 119 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 33 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 U.S. colleges

Is a 33 ACT good?

A score of 33 rocks. You're a top one percenter now. It situates you in the top 98th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your exceptional 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 33 score represents 92% of the total possible points. If a 33 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 33

Let's examine how a 33 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 33 is 12.7 points (63%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 33 is 12.4 points (60%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 33 is 11.3 points (52%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 33 is 16.7 points (102%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 33 is 14.7 points (80%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 33 is 8.1 points (33%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 33 is 15.8 points (92%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 33 is 16.1 points (95%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 33 is 12.4 points (60%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 33 is 12.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 33 ACT score?

A 33 on the ACT translates to a 1460 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 33 ACT score?

Scoring a 33 on the ACT places you in the 98th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 98% 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 1,960,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 40,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 119 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 396 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,317 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Hamilton College
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Clinton, NY

Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 2,072enrollment
  • $24,503net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1540SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance12%

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Kenyon College
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Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $43,044net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1515SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Stevens Institute of Technology
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Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $41,689net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance57%

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance91%

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St Olaf College
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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 33 ACT
Admission Chance73%

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Macalester College
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Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance35%

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Colorado College
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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 2,203enrollment
  • $33,178net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance27%

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,493enrollment
  • $39,935net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1293-1473SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance68%

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
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Terre Haute, IN

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,188enrollment
  • $41,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1483SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance5%

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Franklin and Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,990enrollment
  • $31,135net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1440SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance57%

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Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance66%

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Clark University
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Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance68%

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Union College
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Schenectady, NY

Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,107enrollment
  • $41,136net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1490SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance63%

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,742enrollment
  • $39,072net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1495SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance46%

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Smith College
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Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance31%

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Mount Holyoke College
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South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance48%

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 33 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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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?

Stanford 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.