Midwestern Colleges for a 34 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 34 ACT score?

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

Based on 2021 freshman class ACT scores for all Midwestern colleges, here are 29 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 29 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 33 target schools (good chance), 15 reach (harder) schools and 1,110 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 50,278enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 61,677enrollment
  • $18,884net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1440SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL
University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,832enrollment
  • $36,584net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Wisconsin Madison
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Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 47,016enrollment
  • $14,030net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Dec 15

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,344enrollment
  • $12,294net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL
Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#13 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,409enrollment
  • $28,344net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 1

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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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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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University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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Champaign, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Composite

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#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 56,607enrollment
  • $13,517net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 52,376enrollment
  • $17,729net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1490SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance91%

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Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 17,498enrollment
  • $37,731net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance92%

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Washington University in St Louis
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Saint Louis, MO
Washington University in St Louis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

34 Average ACT Composite

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#20 Best Colleges in America

  • 16,973enrollment
  • $27,233net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $27,474net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Jan 10

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Case Western Reserve University
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Cleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Ohio

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $36,002net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oberlin College
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Oberlin, OH
Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Composite

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,953enrollment
  • $42,745net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1338-1460SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance49%

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Creighton University
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Omaha, NE
Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,735enrollment
  • $32,355net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1370SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due May 1

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN
Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Composite

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#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,044enrollment
  • $30,843net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1408-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance23%

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Denison University
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Granville, OH
Denison University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Composite

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#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,321enrollment
  • $39,808net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA
Your 34 ACT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 15

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