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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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Friends University
Wichita, KSSAT Range935 to 1125ACT Range17 to 22Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate60.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
York University
York, NESAT Range800 to 1125ACT Range16 to 23Average GPA3.0Acceptance Rate51.9% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSAT Range1160 to 1350ACT Range24 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate85.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmallSAT RangeN/AACT Range15 to 25Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate45.9%
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Beloit College
Beloit, WISAT Range1250 to 1380ACT Range26 to 31Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate63% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Lewis University
Romeoville, ILSAT Range960 to 1200ACT Range20 to 27Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate71.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Judson University
Elgin, ILSAT Range910 to 1140ACT Range16 to 24Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate47.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SDSAT Range1190 to 1348ACT Range21 to 27Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate67.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IASAT Range990 to 1260ACT Range22 to 28Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate64% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Hastings College
Hastings, NESAT Range970 to 1198ACT Range18 to 27Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate65.4%
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