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Colleges with ACT scores Under 20: acceptance rates and admissions requirements

Explore U.S. colleges and universities with ACT score ranges around Under 20, 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 Under 20
  1. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range793 to 1077
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate21.8%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range1070 to 1240
    ACT Range17 to 19
    Average GPA3.9
    Acceptance Rate49.4%
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  3. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range820 to 1000
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate35.1%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Gallaudet University

    Washington, DC
    SAT Range798 to 990
    ACT Range14 to 17
    Average GPA3.3
    Acceptance Rate58.1%
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  5. Public
    Small
    SAT Range805 to 1045
    ACT Range14 to 18
    Average GPA2.9
    Acceptance Rate41.2%
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  6. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range840 to 990
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.0
    Acceptance Rate44.9%
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  7. Public
    Medium

    Alcorn State University

    Alcorn State, MS
    SAT Range795 to 1023
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.0
    Acceptance Rate45.3%
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  8. Public
    Medium

    Governors State University

    University Park, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range13 to 14
    Average GPA3.5
    Acceptance Rate48.3%
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  9. SAT Range770 to 950
    ACT Range14 to 18
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate59.1%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range1 to 5
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate31.8%
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