Southern Colleges for a 33 on the ACT

What Southern colleges accept a 33 ACT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Southern colleges, here are 20 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.

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Displaying 20 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 111 target schools (good chance), 18 reach (harder) schools and 1,545 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida

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Gainesville, FL

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University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

#7 Best Public Universities in America

55,781enrollment
$10,075net price
30%acceptance rate
1300-1470SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Nov 1

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The University of Texas at Austin

T

Austin, TX

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The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

51,991enrollment
$16,892net price
29%acceptance rate
1230-1500SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Miami

M

Coral Gables, FL

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University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

19,096enrollment
$31,726net price
28%acceptance rate
1300-1460SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Georgia

G

Athens, GA

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University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

40,118enrollment
$16,580net price
40%acceptance rate
1270-1450SAT range
29-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Duke University

D

Durham, NC

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Duke University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

#3 Best Colleges in America

17,620enrollment
$26,932net price
6%acceptance rate
1468-1558SAT range
33-35ACT range
3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance3%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Maryland College Park

M

College Park, MD

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University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

41,272enrollment
$17,643net price
52%acceptance rate
1330-1510SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.84Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Nov 1

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University of Virginia Main Campus

V

Charlottesville, VA

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University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in America

26,005enrollment
$19,043net price
21%acceptance rate
1380-1500SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

G

Atlanta, GA

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

#18 Best Public Universities in America

43,859enrollment
$17,410net price
16%acceptance rate
1310-1500SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Emory University

E

Atlanta, GA

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Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Colleges in America

14,779enrollment
$25,672net price
13%acceptance rate
1420-1540SAT range
32-34ACT range
3.8Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

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College of William and Mary

W

Williamsburg, VA

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College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in America

9,517enrollment
$18,588net price
37%acceptance rate
1360-1520SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 1

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The University of Texas at Dallas

T

Richardson, TX

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Texas

29,696enrollment
$11,185net price
87%acceptance rate
1220-1450SAT range
26-33ACT range
3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance93%

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Southern Methodist University

S

Dallas, TX

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Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

12,385enrollment
$41,444net price
53%acceptance rate
1340-1510SAT range
31-34ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance63%

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Tulane University

T

New Orleans, LA

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Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

14,047enrollment
$47,413net price
10%acceptance rate
1360-1510SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Davidson College

D

Davidson, NC

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Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

1,973enrollment
$28,615net price
18%acceptance rate
1300-1460SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Richmond

R

University of Richmond, VA

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University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

3,890enrollment
$25,700net price
29%acceptance rate
1280-1460SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.71Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Trinity University

T

San Antonio, TX

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Trinity University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#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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Washington and Lee University

W

Lexington, VA

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Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#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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Furman University

F

Greenville, SC

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Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

2,463enrollment
$37,761net price
71%acceptance rate
1240-1422SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 33 ACT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 15

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