List of Best Universities/Colleges in USA Accepting ACT

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $64.7K/YrLiving: $20.1K/YrAdmission	B.S BiologyACT33IELTS7$64.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 38+ More Programs	3.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $56.2K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	B.A Digital Media DesignACT34TOEFL100PTE68$56.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 60+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#3	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $68K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	B.A EconomicsACT31TOEFL100$68K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 20+ More Programs	8.0/10(17 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#4	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.10%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65.2K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.A EconomicsACT32IELTS7.5PTE70$65.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 57+ More Programs	8.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now
#5	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $94.7K/YrLiving: $16K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer EngineeringACT33IELTS6.5$94.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 63+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.6K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.S Aerospace EngineeringACT32IELTS6.5PTE54$24.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 64+ More Programs	6.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#7	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $48.6K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	B.S Agricultural and Environment...ACT31TOEFL80PTE46$48.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 83+ More Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#8	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $16.2K/YrLiving: $15.2K/YrAdmission	B.S PharmacologyACT31TOEFL80$15.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 67+ More Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#9	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.8K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	B.A PsychologyACT34TOEFL90$63.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 92+ More Programs	8.0/10(13 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#10	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.5K/YrLiving: $12.8K/YrAdmission	B.Eng Aeronautical and Astronaut...ACT26IELTS6.0$33.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 179+ More Programs	8.7/10(15 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025

#11	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $48.3K/YrLiving: $16.7K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT30TOEFL80PTE46$48.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 47+ More Programs	6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#12	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $41.3K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission	B.S AviationACT21TOEFL79$41.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 144+ More Programs	7.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#13	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $59.9K/YrLiving: $20.2K/YrAdmission	B.A Physics and AstronomyACT34TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 43+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.5K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT30TOEFL80PTE68$39.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 68+ More Programs	9.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#15	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa9.48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $57.2K/YrLiving: $18.1K/YrAdmission	B.A EconomicsACT34TOEFL90$57.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 39+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#16	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $45.7K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.S Project and Supply Chain Man...ACT24IELTS6.5$48.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 161+ More Programs	6.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	B.A Graphic DesignACT30IELTS6$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 107+ More Programs	7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $47.8K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission	B.Des Graphic DesignACT31IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 78+ More Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#19	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $58.1K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT30IELTS6.5$58.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 151+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#20	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.4K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S NursingACT32TOEFL79PTE53$32.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 139+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#21	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.2K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT26TOEFL80PTE46$34.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 62+ More Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#22	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.4K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	B.S NursingACT31TOEFL100$66.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 35+ More Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#23	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer EngineeringACT32IELTS6.5PTE62$33K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 82+ More Programs	9.0/10(9 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025
#24	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.9K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT30IELTS6.0PTE53$26.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 44+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#25	Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $60.7K/YrLiving: $6.5K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT27IELTS6.5$60.7K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 8+ More Programs	7.3/10(13 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#26	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $10.8K/YrAdmission	B.S Data ScienceACT28IELTS5.5PTE48$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 124+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	B.B.A Finance and International ...ACT32IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 112+ More Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#28	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.6K/YrLiving: $13.6K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT32IELTS6.5PTE47$50.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 39+ More Programs	7.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#29	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $158.1K/YrLiving: $6.5K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer EngineeringACT26IELTS6.5PTE67$158.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 30+ More Programs	7.0/10(22 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.7K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.S Nutritional SciencesACT32TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 84+ More Programs	6.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#31	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	B.A EnglishACT23IELTS6PTE58$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 30+ More Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#32	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.9K/YrLiving: $15.7K/YrAdmission	B.S Health Administration - Heal...ACT30IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 94+ More Programs	5.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#33	Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken New Jersey, Usa39.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.5K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	B.Eng Electrical EngineeringACT31TOEFL80PTE53$63.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 28+ More Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#34	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19K/YrLiving: $10.9K/YrAdmission	B.S PhysicsACT23TOEFL80$19K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 36+ More Programs	8.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#35	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $37.7K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.S AccountingACT30IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 105+ More Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#36	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.8K/YrLiving: $11.6K/YrAdmission	B.S Mechanical EngineeringACT25TOEFL70$24.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 154+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#37	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.2K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer ScienceACT30TOEFL80PTE53$26.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 48+ More Programs	7.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#38	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.6K/YrLiving: $9.6K/YrAdmission	B.S Biochemistry - PharmacyACT23TOEFL71$27.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 105+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#39	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21K/YrLiving: $9.7K/YrAdmission	B.Eng Electrical EngineeringACT24TOEFL79PTE68$21K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 75+ More Programs	9.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#40	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.3K/YrLiving: $12.7K/YrAdmission	B.S Mechanical EngineeringACT30IELTS6.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 83+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 389 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.6K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	B.S Engineering PhysicsACT29IELTS6.5$31.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 101+ More Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#42	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30K/YrLiving: $18K/YrAdmission	B.S Mechanical EngineeringACT29IELTS6.5PTE53$30K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 100+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#43	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.2K/YrLiving: $10.1K/YrAdmission	B.S NursingACT27IELTS6.5$31.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 59+ More Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#44	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.4K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.Bus Business AnalyticsACT30IELTS6.5$52.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 131+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#45	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.3K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.A PsychologyACT25TOEFL80PTE59$32.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 21+ More Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#46	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.9K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...ACT25TOEFL79PTE53$13.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 105+ More Programs	4.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#47	Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.9K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	B.S Computer Information Technol...ACT22IELTS6PTE56$29.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 30+ More Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 249 by US News in 2024
#48	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.3K/YrLiving: $11.2K/YrAdmission	B.A ArchitectureACT24TOEFL90PTE53$35.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 20+ More Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#49	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa89%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.8K/YrLiving: $13.2K/YrAdmission	B.S NutritionACT26TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 73+ More Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#50	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $59.9K/YrLiving: $14.3K/YrAdmission	B.S KinesiologyACT22IELTS6.5PTE46$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 38+ More Programs	6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024