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Midwest colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for Midwest colleges in one place.
Midwest admissions at a glance
Number of schools903
Average acceptance rate82.1%
Average SAT range1033–1239
Average ACT range20–26
Most selective Midwest schools
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Midwest 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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Webster University
Webster Groves, MOSAT Range1120 to 1245ACT Range18 to 25Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate95.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Hiram College
Hiram, OHSAT Range830 to 1030ACT Range16 to 23Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate92.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OHSAT Range880 to 1020ACT Range15 to 25Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate58.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOSAT RangeN/AACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate86.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSAT RangeN/AACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate97.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Walsh University
North Canton, OHSAT Range1030 to 1320ACT Range20 to 27Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate70.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSAT Range1070 to 1210ACT Range17 to 25Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate94.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSAT Range940 to 1190ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate90.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KSSAT Range830 to 1100ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate64.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
Dakota State University
Madison, SDSAT Range1180 to 1410ACT Range20 to 27Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate88.1%
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