ACT Score Calculator

Enter the number of questions you answered correctly in each section to calculate your ACT composite score, percentile ranking, and college competitiveness.

Enter your raw scores ACT 2024

Enter the number of questions you got correct in each section. Wrong answers do not count against you on the ACT.

EEnglish
Questions correct
/ 75
75 questions · 45 min
MMath
Questions correct
/ 60
60 questions · 60 min
RReading
Questions correct
/ 40
40 questions · 35 min
SScience
Questions correct
/ 40
40 questions · 35 min
ACT vs SAT score comparison

Use this table to see how your ACT score converts to an approximate SAT score and national percentile:

ACT compositeSAT equivalentPercentileDescription
361590–160099th+Perfect / near-perfect
351560–159099thExceptional
341530–156099thExceptional
331500–153098thExcellent
321470–150097thExcellent
311440–147096thVery strong
301410–144095thVery strong
291390–141093rdStrong
281360–139091stStrong
271330–136088thAbove average
261300–133085thAbove average
251260–130081stAbove average
241230–126076thAbove average
231190–123071stAverage
221150–119065thAverage
211110–115058thAverage (national avg ≈ 20.5)
201060–111051stAverage
191010–106044thSlightly below average
18970–101037thBelow average
17930–97030thBelow average
16880–93023rdBelow average
15830–88017thBelow average
14780–83011thWell below average
13730–7807thWell below average
12670–7304thWell below average
Frequently asked questions
How is the ACT composite score calculated? ›
The ACT composite score is the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, Science), each scored on a scale of 1–36. The four scaled scores are added together and divided by 4, then rounded to the nearest whole number. For example: English 28 + Math 30 + Reading 27 + Science 29 = 114 ÷ 4 = 28.5, rounded to a composite of 29.
What is a good ACT score? ›
The national average ACT score is approximately 20.5. A score of 24+ is above average, 28+ is strong (top 10%), and 32+ is exceptional (top 5%). For highly selective colleges, the middle 50% of admitted students typically score between 33 and 36.
Should I take the ACT or SAT? ›
All major US colleges accept both equally. The ACT includes a Science section and tests more straightforward content, while the SAT emphasizes reading comprehension and data analysis. Take a free practice test for each and compare your relative performance. Many students do significantly better on one than the other.
How many times can I take the ACT? ›
There is no official limit on ACT retakes. ACT allows you to take the test up to 12 times. Most students take it 2–3 times. Unlike the SAT, the ACT does not automatically superscore, though many colleges will superscore it themselves. Check each college's policy individually.
Does the ACT have a penalty for wrong answers? ›
No — the ACT does not penalize wrong answers. Your raw score is simply the total number of correct answers. This means you should always answer every question, even if you need to guess. Never leave a question blank on the ACT.

About this ACT score calculator

Our ACT score calculator converts your raw scores (number correct per section) into estimated scaled scores and a composite score using ACT's standard scoring methodology. Each section is scored 1–36, and the composite is the average of all four sections rounded to the nearest whole number.

How ACT raw scores become scaled scores

ACT uses a statistical process called equating to ensure scores are comparable across different test dates. Your raw score (number correct) is converted to a scaled score using a scoring chart specific to each test form. This means the exact conversion can vary slightly between test dates depending on difficulty.

ACT vs. SAT — which is right for you?

Both tests are accepted equally by all major colleges. The ACT tends to favor students who are strong in science and prefer straightforward questions with more content. The SAT may suit students who are better at reading comprehension and data interpretation. Taking a full-length practice test for each is the best way to determine which gives you a stronger relative score. Use our SAT Score Calculator to compare.