Colleges in Maryland that accept a 22 ACT score.

7 four-year colleges in Maryland are within reach of a 22. 3 of them admit a 22 squarely inside their published range. The least expensive is Morgan State University at $14,985 a year after aid. Each card shows whether a 22 is a reach, in range, or a strong fit, and what that school actually costs. All figures from the U.S. Department of Education.

Compare nearby scores
20212324All Maryland colleges
7 colleges

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public
Strong fit
$14,985/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
16–21
Admit rate
82%
Undergrads
9,019

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public
Reach
$16,467/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
25–31
Admit rate
72%
Undergrads
10,701

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public
In range
$17,413/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
19–27
Admit rate
82%
Undergrads
16,136

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public
In range
$17,743/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
20–29
Admit rate
87%
Undergrads
6,057

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public
Reach
$18,441/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
26–31
Admit rate
69%
Undergrads
1,603

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD · Private
In range
$22,655/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
19–27
Admit rate
74%
Undergrads
1,768

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD · Private
Reach
$42,729/yr
average net price after aid
Admitted ACT
25–33
Admit rate
77%
Undergrads
1,189

A few ACT points would change this list, and the aid behind it.

Find where their points are hiding →

Schools shown have a published admitted ACT range within four points of a 22. Net price is total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, books) minus grant and scholarship aid, for students receiving federal aid. Admitted ACT range is the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Common questions

What colleges in Maryland accept a 22 ACT score?

7 four-year colleges in Maryland are within reach of a 22 ACT score, 3 of which admit a 22 squarely within their published 25th to 75th percentile range. The lowest average net price among them is $14,985 a year at Morgan State University. Figures come from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

Is a 22 a good ACT score for Maryland colleges?

A 22 places a student inside the admitted range at 3 four-year colleges in Maryland. Whether it is a good score depends on the target school: a score above a school's 75th percentile is typically where merit scholarship consideration begins, and crossing that threshold can reduce what a family pays by thousands of dollars a year.