Class of 2013 Scores Lower Than Average On Their ACT’s

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Members of North Dakota's high school graduating class of 2013 who took the ACT college readiness assessment scored slightly lower than the national average.

However, their scores generally meet admissions standards for the state's colleges and universities.

The test assesses students in reading, English, math and science reasoning. The report from the American College Testing company says North Dakota test-takers had an average composite score of 20.5 on a scale of 1 to 36. That is slightly lower than the national average of 20.9.

The Forum reports that depending on a student's grade point average, an ACT score of 18 to 22 is required to be automatically accepted to the University of North Dakota.

At North Dakota State University, a score of 21 or higher is recommended for consideration.