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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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  1. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Bryan College of Health Sciences

    Lincoln, NE
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate68.5%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Moody Bible Institute

    Chicago, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate82.7%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Ohio Dominican University

    Columbus, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate94.2%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Kuyper College

    Grand Rapids, MI
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate69.1%
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  5. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology

    Omaha, NE
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate69.9%
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  6. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Heidelberg University

    Tiffin, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate85.8%
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  7. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Divine Word College

    Epworth, IA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate80.7%
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    VanderCook College of Music

    Chicago, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate91.7%
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  9. Public
    Medium

    Jackson College

    Jackson, MI
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate75.8%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    National Louis University

    Chicago, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate95%
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