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Colleges with ACT scores 20-24: acceptance rates and admissions requirements

Explore U.S. colleges and universities with ACT score ranges around 20-24, with acceptance rates, tuition, and admissions data for every school.

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across U.S. colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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ACT 20-24
  1. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    College of the Ozarks

    Point Lookout, MO
    SAT Range1040 to 1210
    ACT Range20 to 25
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate12%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Berea College

    Berea, KY
    SAT Range1128 to 1313
    ACT Range23 to 28
    Average GPA3.6
    Acceptance Rate19.3%
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  3. SAT Range1070 to 1250
    ACT Range21 to 27
    Average GPA4.1
    Acceptance Rate54.7%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Spelman College

    Atlanta, GA
    SAT Range1128 to 1303
    ACT Range22 to 29
    Average GPA3.9
    Acceptance Rate24.9%
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  5. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Howard University

    Washington, DC
    SAT Range1050 to 1250
    ACT Range22 to 28
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate41.3%
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  6. SAT Range1050 to 1170
    ACT Range20 to 24
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate20.6%
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  7. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1110 to 1270
    ACT Range23 to 28
    Average GPA3.6
    Acceptance Rate72.7%
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  8. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1170 to 1330
    ACT Range23 to 29
    Average GPA3.5
    Acceptance Rate73.9%
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  9. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1100 to 1310
    ACT Range24 to 30
    Average GPA3.7
    Acceptance Rate84.8%
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  10. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1130 to 1320
    ACT Range24 to 29
    Average GPA4.1
    Acceptance Rate43.2%
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