ACT Scores

What Is the ACT Scored Out Of?

The ACT is made up of four required sections:

1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Reading
4. Science*

Each section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36. Your composite score is the average of those four section scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

For example:

• English: 28
• Math: 22
• Reading: 25
• Science: 23
• Composite Score = (28 + 22 + 25 + 23) ÷ 4 = 24.5, which rounds to 25

If you take the optional Writing (Essay) section, it is scored separately on a scale of 2 to 12 and does not affect your composite score.