Eastern Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

What Eastern colleges accept a 33 ACT score?

These Eastern 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 58 Eastern 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 Eastern 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 58 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 150 target schools (good chance), 87 reach (harder) schools and 774 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

United States Military Academy

A

West Point, New York

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United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

4,393enrollment
-net price
12%acceptance rate
1220-1450SAT range
27-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Colby College

C

Waterville, ME

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Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Value Colleges in America

2,299enrollment
$16,951net price
8%acceptance rate
1430-1540SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Wellesley College

W

Wellesley, MA

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Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Colleges in America

2,447enrollment
$21,362net price
14%acceptance rate
1430-1550SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Middlebury College

M

Middlebury, VT

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Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Value Colleges in America

2,843enrollment
$22,181net price
13%acceptance rate
1425-1540SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Hamilton College

H

Clinton, NY

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Hamilton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Stevens Institute of Technology

S

Hoboken, NJ

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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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Bowdoin College

B

Brunswick, ME

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Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Franklin and Marshall College

F

Lancaster, PA

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Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Sarah Lawrence College

S

Bronxville, NY

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Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Clark University

C

Worcester, MA

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Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Union College

U

Schenectady, NY

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Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Bryn Mawr College

B

Bryn Mawr, PA

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Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Smith College

S

Northampton, MA

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Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mount Holyoke College

M

South Hadley, MA

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Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#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%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Bates College

B

Lewiston, ME

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Bates College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Maine

1,790enrollment
$27,491net price
14%acceptance rate
1420-1520SAT range
32-33ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Wheaton College

W

Norton, MA

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Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

1,667enrollment
$32,863net price
79%acceptance rate
1260-1390SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Yeshiva University

Y

New York, NY

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Yeshiva University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in New York

6,056enrollment
$35,912net price
63%acceptance rate
1250-1500SAT range
26-33ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Connecticut College

C

New London, CT

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Connecticut College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

1,948enrollment
$43,220net price
40%acceptance rate
1360-1490SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 1

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