Mid Atlantic Colleges for a 34 on the ACT

What Mid Atlantic colleges accept a 34 ACT score?

With a 34 on the ACT, these Mid Atlantic colleges are a good match for you

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Mid Atlantic colleges, here are 47 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.


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List of 34 ACT Colleges

Displaying 47 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 54 target schools (good chance), 36 reach (harder) schools and 579 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

New York University
N
New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 58,226enrollment
  • $45,417net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1570SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 1

Princeton University
P
Princeton, NJ
Princeton University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,478enrollment
  • $18,685net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of Pennsylvania
P
Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 28,038enrollment
  • $24,167net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 1

Villanova University
V
Villanova, PA
Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,870enrollment
  • $38,303net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1490SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 7

Cornell University
C
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 25,582enrollment
  • $27,522net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Jan 2

Carnegie Mellon University
C
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

Syracuse University
S
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

Stony Brook University
S
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

SUNY at Binghamton
B
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

Columbia University in the City of New York
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
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Jan 1

Columbia University in the City of New York
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

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
P
Pittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 33,230enrollment
  • $22,346net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1470SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Apr 1

Fordham University
F
Bronx, NY
Fordham University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#14 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,986enrollment
  • $41,569net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

Rutgers University New Brunswick
R
New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,804enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1470SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Rutgers University New Brunswick
R
New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,804enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1470SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Drexel University
D
Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 23,216enrollment
  • $39,463net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 15

Bucknell University
B
Lewisburg, PA
Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $39,359net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1295-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Jan 15

Colgate University
C
Hamilton, NY
Colgate University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 3,176enrollment
  • $25,935net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 15