What is a good ACT score?

A composite of 24+ is above average. Scores of 30+ are competitive for selective colleges, and 34+ is exceptional.

How does ACT scoring differ from SAT?

The ACT uses 1–36 per section with a composite average. The SAT uses 200–800 per section with a sum total.

No, the optional writing section is scored separately (2–12) and does not factor into the composite.

Calculate your ACT composite score by averaging the four section scores: English, Math, Reading, and Science.

English Score

Math Score

Reading Score

Science Score

ACT Composite Score

Exact Average27.50

Sum of Sections110

ACT Composite Score vs English Score

The ACT composite is the rounded average of your four section scores.

Composite = round((English + Math + Reading + Science) / 4)

Each section is scored 1–36, and the composite is also 1–36.

A student scores English 28, Math 26, Reading 29, Science 27.

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