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.

Providence College
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Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,473enrollment
  • $43,970net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oberlin College
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Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,992enrollment
  • $46,462net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1530SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Rochester Institute of Technology
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Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,615enrollment
  • $39,600net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance88%

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Wesleyan University
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Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $21,270net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance37%

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Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Skidmore College
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Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,758enrollment
  • $33,389net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance66%

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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,332enrollment
  • $17,762net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Haverford College
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Haverford, PA

Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $23,476net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance24%

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Reed College
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Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Oregon

  • 1,534enrollment
  • $33,106net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance71%

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Muhlenberg College
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Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,959enrollment
  • $32,926net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 1

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United States Military Academy
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West Point, New York

United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 4,393enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

35 Average ACT Score

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  • 922enrollment
  • $39,850net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Colby College
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Waterville, ME

Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,299enrollment
  • $16,951net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Creighton University
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Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,397enrollment
  • $32,877net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1206-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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Wellesley College
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Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,447enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jan 8

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $31,494net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Middlebury College
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Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#23 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,843enrollment
  • $22,181net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1425-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance22%

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Ithaca College
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Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 5,054enrollment
  • $35,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1203-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 35 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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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.