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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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Cottey College
Nevada, MOSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate70.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MOSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 22Average GPA2.9Acceptance Rate57.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, INSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate72.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Logan University
Chesterfield, MOSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate64.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Blackburn College
Carlinville, ILSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate63.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Stark State College
North Canton, OHSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.8Acceptance Rate62.7% - View schoolPublicSmall
Ohio University-Lancaster
Lancaster, OHSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate54.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OHSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate47.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.4Acceptance Rate69.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Manchester University
North Manchester, INSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.4Acceptance Rate71.1%
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