Colleges for a 34 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 34 ACT score?

With a 34 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 169 schools where submitting a 34 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 34 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 34 a good ACT score?

Yes, a score of 34 is awesome. It places you in the top 99th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done an almost perfect job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 34 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 34 on the ACT converts to a 1500 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 34?

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 34 ACT score
CollegeAverage ACT
Princeton University34
Stanford University34
Duke University34
Harvard University34
Yale University34
University of Chicago34
Massachusetts Institute of Technology35
Rice University34
Johns Hopkins University35
Brown University34
Dartmouth College34
Northwestern University34
Amherst College33
Vanderbilt University34
University of Pennsylvania34
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Displaying 169 colleges where your 34 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 261 target schools (good chance), 129 reach (harder) schools and 4,146 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
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Atlanta, GA
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 34 ACT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Dec 15

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University of Notre Dame
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Notre Dame, IN
University of Notre Dame

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Indiana

  • 13,139enrollment
  • $29,981net price
  • 15%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Emory University
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Atlanta, GA
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 34 ACT
Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of California San Diego
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La Jolla, CA
University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 41,885enrollment
  • $15,222net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Carnegie Mellon University
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Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 15,057enrollment
  • $36,983net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Syracuse University
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Syracuse, NY
Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#18 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 21,772enrollment
  • $47,177net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Rice University
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Houston, TX
Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,285enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,577enrollment
  • $30,192net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Brown University
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Providence, RI
Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Colleges in America

  • 10,696enrollment
  • $27,659net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Indiana University Bloomington
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Bloomington, IN
Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 45,328enrollment
  • $13,191net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1380SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Stony Brook University
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Stony Brook, NY
Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 26,608enrollment
  • $16,478net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Mar 1

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SUNY at Binghamton
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Vestal, NY
SUNY at Binghamton

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#2 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 18,055enrollment
  • $19,061net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Mar 15

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,045enrollment
  • $22,505net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

35 Average ACT Composite

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#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,934enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance2%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Northeastern University
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Boston, MA
Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

 

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 28,167enrollment
  • $37,738net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Columbia University in the City of New York
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New York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 33,776enrollment
  • $22,126net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Columbia University in the City of New York
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C
New York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 33,776enrollment
  • $22,126net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

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United States Air Force Academy
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USAFA, Colorado
United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

 

 

  • 4,181enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1208-1490SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance23%

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FAQs

Is a 34 a good ACT score?

Yes, a score of 34 is awesome. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 34 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 34 ACT score?

Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Florida are some of the best colleges that you have a competitive chance of getting into. Explore the full list: Colleges for a 34 ACT score.

What percentile is 34 on the ACT?

A 34 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 34 ACT?

A 34 converts to a 1500 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1500 SAT score.