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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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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MISAT Range1090 to 1328ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate70.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, ILSAT Range1190 to 1390ACT Range26 to 32Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate54.9% - View schoolPublicLarge
Ball State University
Muncie, INSAT Range1080 to 1240ACT Range20 to 24Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate85.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOSAT Range978 to 1200ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate69% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Northwood University
Midland, MISAT Range950 to 1160ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.4Acceptance Rate64.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WISAT Range1180 to 1340ACT Range25 to 31Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate62.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
McPherson College
McPherson, KSSAT Range968 to 1173ACT Range18 to 23Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate76.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Governors State University
University Park, ILSAT RangeN/AACT Range13 to 14Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate48.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Earlham College
Richmond, INSAT Range1125 to 1285ACT Range24 to 33Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate73.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNSAT Range1200 to 1390ACT Range25 to 30Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate85.5%
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