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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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University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WISAT Range1050 to 1290ACT Range20 to 27Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate87.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OHSAT Range1020 to 1270ACT Range21 to 28Average GPA3.4Acceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Oakland City University
Oakland City, INSAT Range850 to 1150ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate82.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KSSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate87.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Graceland University, Independence
Independence, MOSAT Range890 to 1130ACT Range17 to 22Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate83.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Evangel University
Springfield, MOSAT Range1100 to 1280ACT Range19 to 26Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate71.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OHSAT Range850 to 1010ACT Range16 to 23Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate92.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISAT Range900 to 1120ACT Range20 to 24Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate91.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Benedictine College
Atchison, KSSAT Range1110 to 1360ACT Range22 to 29Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate98.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WISAT Range950 to 1150ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate93.7%
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