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ACT 30 Public Private 4 year

62 results nationwide

Displaying 62 reach colleges where your 30 ACT score is below the typical profile for students being accepted; or schools where your academics may be on target, but admission is very competitive and admission is extremely selective. You also have 280 target schools and 1,235 safety schools you can consider.

University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,065enrollment
  • $19,005net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,678enrollment
  • $15,166net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 47,147enrollment
  • $41,496net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
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Admission Chance3%

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New York University
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New York, NY

New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 57,335enrollment
  • $30,730net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance1%

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Boston University
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Boston, MA

Boston University

Private 4 Year

10 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,624enrollment
  • $27,551net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance2%

Applications Due Jan 4

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,081enrollment
  • $26,044net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance0%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Maryland College Park
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College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,813enrollment
  • $15,833net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance18%

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Villanova University
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V
Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,111enrollment
  • $37,946net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance5%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of California Berkeley
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C
Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,699enrollment
  • $16,997net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Cornell University
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C
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Colleges in America

  • 26,264enrollment
  • $26,455net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance1%

Applications Due Jan 2

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,924enrollment
  • $17,831net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance3%

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Value in District Of Columbia

  • 20,392enrollment
  • $37,967net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA
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Admission Chance2%

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,203enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance1%

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Notre Dame
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Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Indiana

  • 13,174enrollment
  • $29,083net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance1%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Emory University
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Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,046enrollment
  • $27,986net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance2%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Northeastern University
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Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

34 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 31,159enrollment
  • $34,770net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance0%

Applications Due Jan 1

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United States Air Force Academy
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USAFA, Colorado

United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 4,124enrollment
  • -net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Dec 31

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College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,762enrollment
  • $20,422net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1365-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Jan 2

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