Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ACT Center^®?
Where are ACT Center sites located?
Will the ACT^® test be given at ACT Center sites?
How do individuals register and schedule appointments for computer-based tests?
What does it cost to become an ACT Center site?
How can my location become an ACT Center site?

What is an ACT Center^®?
An ACT Center is a computer-based test center. Each ACT Center site delivers licensure and certification tests in computer-based format for postsecondary students and the general public. Centers are professionally staffed and adhere to the highest industry standards for test security and service.

Where are ACT Center sites located?
ACT Center sites are usually located on 2- and 4-year college campuses across the U.S. and Canada, but may also be located in partnership with secondary schools and commercial businesses. To the extent possible, we attempt to establish centers within 60–100 miles of each other for the convenience of the examinees. In heavily populated areas, there may be several centers in closer proximity. Find the ACT Center nearest you.

Will the ACT^® test be given at ACT Center sites?
There are no immediate plans to administer the ACT test at ACT Center sites—either in paper-and-pencil or computerized format. However, at such time as the ACT is offered by computer, ACT Center sites are likely to be locations where students can go to take the tests.

How do individuals register and schedule appointments for computer-based tests?
Anyone needing to take one of the ACT Center tests must contact the professional association or postsecondary institution that sponsors the test to learn what steps are necessary. Find a list of the sponsors.

What does it cost to become an ACT Center site?
There are no licensing or application fees. However, participating sites are responsible for meeting ACT's specifications for secure testing services. ACT, in turn, pays each site to administer the tests.

How can my location become an ACT Center site?
You may inquire further about becoming an ACT Center site by filling out our online request for information. Once we receive your request, an ACT representative will respond to explain the requirements and duties of an ACT Center in more detail.