Virginia Colleges for a 1530 on the SAT

With a 1530 SAT, you are competitive at 43 four-year colleges in Virginia (3 target, 1 reach, 39 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 35 ACT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 1530 SAT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 1530 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	1410-1540	1475	17%	Medium
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA	1400-1530	1465	34%	Medium
University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA	1410-1530	1470	22%	Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average SAT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA	1430-1540	1485	14%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average SAT scores well below 1530; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	SAT Range	Avg SAT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA	1280-1450	1365	55%	High
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	1160-1360	1260	87%	High
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	1170-1340	1255	72%	High
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA	1100-1280	1190	90%	High
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	1010-1270	1140	93%	High
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	840-1070	955	89%	High
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA	1040-1250	1145	99%	High
Hampton University Hampton, VA	790-1090	940	62%	High
Radford University Radford, VA	940-1160	1050	90%	High
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	1060-1290	1175	86%	High
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA	823-1030	926	88%	High
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA	1050-1270	1160	71%	High

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1530 SAT to ACT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 1530 SAT to ACT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

SAT Score	ACT Equivalent
1470	33
1490	34
1510	34
1530	35
1550	35
1570	36
1590	36

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026