Calculate your ACT Composite score from your English, Math, and Reading section scores. Enter each score from 1 to 36 to estimate your overall ACT Composite.
Enter your English, Math, and Reading section scores. Science is optional and is shown separately.
Science is reported separately and is not included in the current ACT Composite score.
The current ACT Composite score is based on three sections: English, Math, and Reading. Each section is scored from 1 to 36.
The Composite score is calculated by averaging those three section scores and rounding the result to the nearest whole number.
Science is reported separately and is not included in the current Composite score.
After calculating the average, round it to the nearest whole number to get the ACT Composite score.
After calculating the average, round it to the nearest whole number to get the ACT Composite score.
| Score | Range |
|---|---|
| English | 1–36 |
| Math | 1–36 |
| Reading | 1–36 |
| Science | 1–36 |
| ACT Composite | 1–36 |
The average of the English, Math, and Reading scores may not be a whole number. The result is rounded to the nearest integer to determine the Composite score.
| Unrounded Average | Composite Score |
|---|---|
| 30.33 | 30 |
| 30.50 | 31 |
| 30.67 | 31 |
| 31.00 | 31 |
A good ACT score depends on the colleges you are targeting and the score ranges of admitted students at those schools.
| ACT Composite | General Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 34–36 | Very strong score range |
| 30–33 | Strong score range |
| 24–29 | Competitive for many colleges |
| 18–23 | Middle score range |
| Below 18 | May be below the typical range at more selective schools |
Always compare your ACT score with the admissions profile of the specific colleges you plan to apply to.
The current ACT Composite is based on English, Math, and Reading. Science is reported as a separate section score and does not change the Composite.
| Score | Included in Composite? |
|---|---|
| English | Yes |
| Math | Yes |
| Reading | Yes |
| Science | No |
You can still enter a Science score in the calculator to keep your full section profile together, but it is displayed separately from the Composite.