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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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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate48.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MISAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate84% - View schoolPublicMedium
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate52.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Northwestern College
Orange City, IASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate80.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Rush University
Chicago, ILSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate79.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Newman University
Wichita, KSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate74% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate82% - View schoolPublicSmall
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MISAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.7Acceptance Rate65.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
William Woods University
Fulton, MOSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.4Acceptance Rate71.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate64.1%
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