Colleges in Mississippi That Accept a 20 ACT

A 20 ACT is a safety at one school and a long shot at another, so these schools are split into likely, target and reach rather than one list. Every number is the school's own average admitted ACT, from U.S. Department of Education data. Only Mississippi schools are listed here.

Likely

Schools where the average admitted student is below 20 ACT. You are above their typical applicant.

• Delta State University — Cleveland, MS · 19 avg ACT
• Mississippi Valley State University — Itta Bena, MS · 16 avg ACT
• Jackson State University — Jackson, MS · 18 avg ACT
• Tougaloo College — Tougaloo, MS · 19 avg ACT

Target

Schools where the average admitted student is right around 20 ACT. These are realistic, competitive picks.

• Mississippi University for Women — Columbus, MS · 21 avg ACT
• Blue Mountain Christian University — Blue Mountain, MS · 21 avg ACT

Reach

Schools where the average admitted student is above 20 ACT. Possible, but you would be applying from below the median.

• University of Southern Mississippi — Hattiesburg, MS · 23 avg ACT
• Alcorn State University — Alcorn State, MS · 22 avg ACT
• Mississippi College — Clinton, MS · 24 avg ACT
• Belhaven University — Jackson, MS · 22 avg ACT

All colleges that accept a 20 ACT, nationwide

Colleges in Mississippi That Accept a 20 ACT on PickACampus