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.

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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.

Colorado College
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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College

Private 4 Year

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31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 2,203enrollment
  • $33,178net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance33%

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,493enrollment
  • $39,935net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1293-1473SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance77%

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Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
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Terre Haute, IN

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,188enrollment
  • $41,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1483SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Franklin and Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA

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 34 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#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 34 ACT
Admission Chance72%

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Clark University
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Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

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30 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Union College
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Schenectady, NY

Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#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 34 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#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 34 ACT
Admission Chance54%

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University of Puget Sound
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Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,023enrollment
  • $41,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance95%

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Simmons University
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Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,710enrollment
  • $24,423net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Smith College
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Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 15

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St Lawrence University
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Canton, NY

St Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $33,283net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ursinus College
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Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $33,546net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due May 1

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Mount Holyoke College
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South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance56%

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance78%

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Utica College
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Utica, NY
 

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,861enrollment
  • $22,372net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1084-1250SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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Kalamazoo College
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Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,210enrollment
  • $26,981net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

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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.