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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
University of ChicagoCity Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley CollegeNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame
Most accessible Midwest schools
Chamberlain University - St. LouisMid-Plains Community CollegeRasmussen University EaganAmerican Islamic College DeVry University - Chicago

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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Midwest
  1. Public
    Small

    Dickinson State University

    Dickinson, ND
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.3
    Acceptance Rate37%
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  2. Public
    Small

    Iowa Lakes Community College

    Estherville, IA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate12.7%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Art Academy of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate32.2%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Methodist College

    Peoria, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.0
    Acceptance Rate38.9%
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  5. Public
    Medium

    Miami University Hamilton

    Hamilton, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.2
    Acceptance Rate42.8%
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  6. Public
    Small

    Chicago State University

    Chicago, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.2
    Acceptance Rate43.3%
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  7. Public
    Small

    Miami University Middletown

    Middletown, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate42.8%
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    University of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis, IN
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate66.5%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    The Chicago School

    Chicago, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate34.5%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Defiance College

    Defiance, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate50%
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