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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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Kent State University at Stark
North Canton, OHSAT Range870 to 1113ACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate93.2%SAT Range870 to 1113ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate93.2% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Minnesota Rochester
Rochester, MNSAT Range950 to 1380ACT Range21 to 29Acceptance Rate71%SAT Range950 to 1380ACT Range21 to 29Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate71% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WISAT Range990 to 1240ACT Range20 to 28Acceptance Rate71.9%SAT Range990 to 1240ACT Range20 to 28Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate71.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MOSAT Range1067 to 1315ACT Range15 to 24Acceptance Rate72.6%SAT Range1067 to 1315ACT Range15 to 24Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, ILSAT Range925 to 1106ACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate100%SAT Range925 to 1106ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WISAT Range1020 to 1230ACT Range17 to 25Acceptance Rate97.5%SAT Range1020 to 1230ACT Range17 to 25Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate97.5% - View schoolPublicSmall
Valley City State University
Valley City, NDSAT Range860 to 1190ACT Range17 to 24Acceptance Rate99.1%SAT Range860 to 1190ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate99.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bethel University
Mishawaka, INSAT Range800 to 920ACT Range16 to 24Acceptance Rate97.7%SAT Range800 to 920ACT Range16 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate97.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WISAT RangeN/AACT Range21 to 28Acceptance Rate89.4%SAT RangeN/AACT Range21 to 28Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate89.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OHSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 23Acceptance Rate100%SAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate100%
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