Massachusetts Colleges: ACT Score Table for Admission

Updated November 18, 2017

What ACT scores do you need to get into one of the top Massachusetts colleges or universities? This side-by-side comparison of scores shows the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these top Massachusetts colleges.

Southeastern Conference Score Comparison (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean)
	ACT Scores						GPA-SAT-ACT Admissions Scattergram
	Composite		English		Math
	25%	75%	25%	75%	25%	75%
Amherst	31	34	32	35	29	34	see graph
Babson	27	31	26	32	27	33	see graph
Boston College	30	33	31	35	28	33	see graph
Brandeis	29	33	30	35	28	33	see graph
Harvard	32	35	33	35	31	35	see graph
Holy Cross	Test-Optional Admissions						see graph
MIT	33	35	33	35	34	36	see graph
Olin College	32	35	34	35	33	35	see graph
Smith	Test-Optional Admissions						see graph
Tufts	31	34	-	-	-	-	see graph
Wellesley	30	33	31	35	28	33	see graph
Williams	31	34	32	35	30	35	see graph
View the SAT version of this table

Realize, of course, that ACT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers in Massachusetts will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics

ACT Scores for Admission to Top Massachusetts Colleges

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