Hey folks. I am a bit concerned here. Can anyone tell me what sort of ACT score is considered average for colleges in Minnesota? I'm especially interested in schools like the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and St. Olaf College. Any advice will be super helpful!
Sure, I'd be glad to help! When it comes to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, the middle 50% ACT score range for admitted students tends to be around 27-32. This means that 75% of admitted students scored a 32 or below, and 25% scored a 27 or below. So you'd ideally want to aim somewhere in that range for a score that would make you competitive.
As for St. Olaf College, the middle 50% ACT score range for admitted students is typically from 28-32. Again, this means that 75% of admitted students scored a 32 or below, and 25% scored a 28 or below.
Remember that these numbers are just averages and a high ACT score does not guarantee admission, but it does improve your chances. Other factors such as your GPA, extracurriculars, essays, and other application components matter too. Ensure that the rest of your application is strong to boost your odds even if your ACT score is at the lower end of these ranges. Hope this helps!
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