Colleges for a 34 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 34 ACT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 34 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 189 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 34 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 34 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 34 is awesome. It situates you in the top 99th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your almost perfect 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 34 score represents 94% of the total possible points. If a 34 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 34

Let's examine how a 34 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 34 is 13.7 points (67%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 34 is 13.4 points (65%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 34 is 12.3 points (57%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 34 is 17.7 points (109%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 34 is 15.7 points (86%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 34 is 9.1 points (37%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 34 is 16.8 points (98%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 34 is 17.1 points (101%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 34 is 13.4 points (65%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 34 is 13.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 34 ACT score?

A 34 on the ACT translates to a 1500 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 34 ACT score?

Scoring a 34 on the ACT places you in the 99th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 99% 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 1,980,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 20,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

View Colleges

Colleges By Region

Change ACT Score

Explore colleges for other ACT scores

-1 +1
ACT 34 Public Private 4 year

189 results nationwide

List of 34 ACT Colleges

Displaying 189 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 291 target schools (good chance), 150 reach (harder) schools and 4,422 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Connect Me
R
Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,478enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1295SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Feb 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Westmont College
Connect Me
W
Santa Barbara, CA
 

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $33,112net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1458SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Denison University
Connect Me
D
Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Grinnell College
Connect Me
G
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,759enrollment
  • $33,467net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Hamilton College
Connect Me
H
Clinton, NY

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 34 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 5

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bryant University
Connect Me
B
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $40,361net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1163-1320SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Kenyon College
Connect Me
K
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 34 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Stevens Institute of Technology
Connect Me
S
Hoboken, NJ

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 34 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Compare Calculate my chances 
Loyola University Maryland
Connect Me
L
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 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Gettysburg College
Connect Me
G
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lewis & Clark College
Connect Me
L
Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,595enrollment
  • $35,832net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Rhodes College
Connect Me
R
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Furman University
Connect Me
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,443enrollment
  • $33,370net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1455SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
St Olaf College
Connect Me
S
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 34 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Illinois Institute of Technology
Connect Me
I
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Macalester College
Connect Me
M
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Jan 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
The College of Wooster
Connect Me
W
Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,967enrollment
  • $28,976net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Trinity College
Connect Me
T
Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,205enrollment
  • $32,704net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Jan 17

Compare Calculate my chances 

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.