Colleges for a 35 on the ACT

What colleges accept a 35 ACT score?

These colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 35 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 192 U.S. colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 35 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 35 ACT good?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 35. 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 nearly 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 35 score represents 97% of the total possible points. If a 35 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 35

Let's examine how a 35 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 35 is 14.7 points (72%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 35 is 14.4 points (70%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 35 is 13.3 points (61%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 35 is 18.7 points (115%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 35 is 16.7 points (91%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 35 is 10.1 points (41%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 35 is 17.8 points (103%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 35 is 18.1 points (107%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 35 is 14.4 points (70%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 35 is 14.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 35 ACT score?

A 35 on the ACT translates to a 1540 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 35 ACT score?

Scoring a 35 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 192 colleges where your 35 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 231 target schools (good chance), 147 reach (harder) schools and 4,485 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Babson College
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Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,989enrollment
  • $28,400net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Jan 3

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA

Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,898enrollment
  • $21,367net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Lafayette College
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Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $37,186net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,478enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Occidental College
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Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,942enrollment
  • $44,853net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 10

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Bentley University
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Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance87%

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Colorado School of Mines
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Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Swarthmore College
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Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy, NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,968enrollment
  • $39,127net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Brandeis University
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Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,581enrollment
  • $45,565net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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United States Naval Academy
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Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Jan 31

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 14,088enrollment
  • $21,849net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance88%

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Trinity University
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San Antonio, TX

Trinity University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,692enrollment
  • $30,038net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Williams College
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Williamstown, MA

Williams College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,222enrollment
  • $20,965net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance24%

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 Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 12,201enrollment
  • $38,279net price
  • 27%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

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FAQs

Is a 35 a good ACT score?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 35. The score puts you in the top 99th percentile of those who take the test. Explore colleges you can get into with a 35 ACT score.

What colleges can I get into with a 35 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 35 ACT score.

What percentile is 35 on the ACT?

A 35 ranks in the top 99th percentile of all students who take the ACT exam.

What is the equivalent SAT score to a 35 ACT?

A 35 converts to a 1540 on the SAT using College Board / ACT concordance tables. Explore the colleges: Colleges for a 1540 SAT score.