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ACT Score Calculator
Enter your four ACT section scores to instantly get your composite (out of 36) - the average of English, Math, Reading, and Science, rounded to the nearest whole number. Add a target to see how far you have to go.
Your composite
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Enter all four section scores (each 1-36) to see your composite.
How the ACT composite works
The ACT has four sections - English, Math, Reading, and Science - each scored from 1 to 36. Your composite is simply their average, rounded to the nearest whole number, so every section counts equally. Because of that, lifting your weakest section is usually the fastest way to raise the composite - a reason it pays to know exactly where your points are being lost.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ACT scored?+
The ACT has four sections - English, Math, Reading, and Science - each scored from 1 to 36. Your composite score is the average of those four section scores, rounded to the nearest whole number, and also ranges from 1 to 36.
How is the ACT composite calculated?+
Add your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, Science), divide by four, and round to the nearest whole number. For example, sections of 30, 28, 32, and 29 total 119; divided by four that's 29.75, which rounds to a composite of 30.
What is a good ACT score?+
It depends on the colleges you're targeting - aim for at or above the middle-50% ACT range published by your target schools. The ACT composite ranges from 1 to 36, and a 'good' score is one that lands you within or above a school's admitted-student range.
Is this ACT calculator free?+
Yes - it's completely free, runs in your browser, and stores nothing. Enter your four section scores to see your composite, and add a target to see how far you have to go.
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