Colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia schools are listed here.

Likely

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

• Virginia State University — Petersburg, VA · 18 avg ACT
• Norfolk State University — Norfolk, VA · 18 avg ACT
• Virginia Union University — Richmond, VA · 16 avg ACT

Target

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

• Radford University — Radford, VA · 21 avg ACT
• Longwood University — Farmville, VA · 20 avg ACT
• Averett University — Danville, VA · 20 avg ACT
• Ferrum College — Ferrum, VA · 21 avg ACT

Reach

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

• Old Dominion University — Norfolk, VA · 24 avg ACT
• Hampden-Sydney College — Hampden-Sydney, VA · 24 avg ACT
• Southern Virginia University — Buena Vista, VA · 22 avg ACT
• University of Virginia's College at Wise — Wise, VA · 22 avg ACT

All colleges that accept a 20 ACT, nationwide

Colleges in Virginia That Accept a 20 ACT on PickACampus