Western Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What Western colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These Western colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 30 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 44 Western colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 30 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Western colleges

Is a 30 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 30 is excellent. It situates you in the top 93rd percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your significantly above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 30 score represents 83% of the total possible points. If a 30 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 30

Let's examine how a 30 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 30 is 9.7 points (48%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 30 is 9.4 points (46%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 30 is 8.3 points (38%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 30 is 13.7 points (84%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 30 is 11.7 points (64%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 30 is 5.1 points (20%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 30 is 12.8 points (74%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 30 is 13.1 points (78%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 30 is 9.4 points (46%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 30 is 9.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 30 ACT score?

A 30 on the ACT translates to a 1370 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 30 ACT score?

Scoring a 30 on the ACT places you in the 93rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 93% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,860,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 140,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 44 colleges where your 30 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 144 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 510 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Denver

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Denver, CO

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University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

13,734enrollment
$42,423net price
78%acceptance rate
1220-1400SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.72Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, CA

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University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

19,478enrollment
$17,975net price
47%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.63Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Colorado School of Mines

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Golden, CO

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Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

7,403enrollment
$29,425net price
58%acceptance rate
1330-1488SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Western Washington University

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Bellingham, WA

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Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

14,747enrollment
$21,105net price
93%acceptance rate
1130-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jan 31

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University of the Pacific

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Stockton, CA

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University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

6,277enrollment
$28,164net price
93%acceptance rate
1120-1423SAT range
25-33ACT range
3.58Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Seattle University

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Seattle, WA

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Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

7,121enrollment
$35,412net price
85%acceptance rate
1150-1380SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland

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Portland, OR

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University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,793enrollment
$33,717net price
93%acceptance rate
1228-1410SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Point Loma Nazarene University

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San Diego, CA

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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

4,319enrollment
$34,933net price
82%acceptance rate
1170-1350SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Redlands

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Redlands, CA

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University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

3,460enrollment
$28,157net price
82%acceptance rate
1113-1278SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 1

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Reed College

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Portland, OR

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Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Oregon

1,534enrollment
$33,106net price
31%acceptance rate
1320-1500SAT range
30-33ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance23%

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Gonzaga University

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Spokane, WA

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Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

7,253enrollment
$38,727net price
70%acceptance rate
1210-1410SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Whittier College

W

Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

1,192enrollment
$28,368net price
75%acceptance rate
1140-1340SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance85%

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Westmont College

W

Santa Barbara, CA

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

1,284enrollment
$33,112net price
82%acceptance rate
1280-1458SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.59Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance75%

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Biola University

B

La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

5,387enrollment
$31,522net price
57%acceptance rate
1105-1365SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance73%

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Lewis & Clark College

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Portland, OR

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Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

3,595enrollment
$35,832net price
69%acceptance rate
1260-1400SAT range
29-32ACT range
3.95Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 15

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California Lutheran University

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Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

3,615enrollment
$30,416net price
87%acceptance rate
1150-1320SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.73Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Colorado College

C

Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

2,203enrollment
$33,178net price
16%acceptance rate
1260-1480SAT range
29-33ACT range
3.98Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Whitman College

W

Walla Walla, WA

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Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

1,493enrollment
$39,935net price
48%acceptance rate
1293-1473SAT range
30-33ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Jan 15

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