Iowa Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

With a 33 ACT, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in Iowa (0 target, 1 reach, 28 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1460 SAT.

Colleges in Iowa for a 33 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 33 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

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

Grinnell, IA

 31-34 32 15% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 33; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Ames, IA

 21-28 24 89% High

Iowa City, IA

 21-28 24 84% High

Des Moines, IA

 24-29 26 64% High

Mount Vernon, IA

 23-30 26 80% High

Orange City, IA

 20-27 23 80% High

Cedar Falls, IA

 19-26 22 93% High

Cedar Rapids, IA

 23-29 26 64% High

Dubuque, IA

 18-24 21 89% High

Waverly, IA

 21-27 24 76% High

Decorah, IA

 22-29 25 72% High

Davenport, IA

 20-25 22 77% High

Des Moines, IA

 17-22 19 99% High
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33 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 33 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
30 1370
31 1400
32 1430
33 1460
34 1500
35 1540
36 1590

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026