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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. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

    Peoria, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate79.8%
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  2. Public
    Medium

    Cincinnati State

    Cincinnati, OH
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate87.7%
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  3. Public
    Medium

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake, WI
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate82.8%
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  4. Public
    Medium

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison, WI
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate93.1%
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  5. Public
    Small

    West Shore Community College

    Scottville, MI
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate82%
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  6. Public
    Small

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, NE
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate86.9%
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  7. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Kairos University

    Sioux Falls, SD
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate84.6%
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  8. Public
    Medium

    Northeast Iowa Community College

    Calmar, IA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate87%
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  9. Public
    Medium

    Bismarck State College

    Bismarck, ND
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range16 to 22
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate86.7%
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  10. Public
    Small

    Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate84.4%
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