ACT: dates, deadlines and fees 2026–27

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A college admission test accepted by U.S. colleges, an alternative to the SAT. In the U.S. there are seven national Saturday dates in 2026–27; outside the U.S. the ACT is given on computer at test centers on separate dates.

Who takes it

High school students planning to apply to U.S. colleges.

Next date

Oct 17, 2026 (October 2026 (U.S.))

Fee

U.S.: $70 (no writing), $95 with writing; late registration +$42. Outside the U.S.: $188.50, $213.50 with writing.

Outside the U.S.

Outside the U.S. the ACT is computer-based at test centers, on two-day windows (Friday/Saturday) with their own deadlines.

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