Virginia Colleges for a 29 on the ACT

With a 29 ACT, you are competitive at 35 four-year colleges in Virginia (15 target, 2 reach, 18 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1340 SAT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 29 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 29 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Blacksburg, VA

28-32 30 55% Medium
25-30 27 87% Medium

Harrisonburg, VA

24-29 26 72% Medium
24-29 26 90% Medium
22-30 26 93% Medium

Lynchburg, VA

21-29 25 99% Medium
25-30 27 86% Medium
24-31 27 71% Medium

Fredericksburg, VA

27-31 29 80% Medium

Salem, VA

24-31 27 83% Medium

Virginia Beach, VA

19-26 22 38% Medium

Virginia Beach, VA

28-29 28 73% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

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

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
32-35 33 17% Low

Williamsburg, VA

32-34 33 34% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 29; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Petersburg, VA

14-20 17 89% High

Hampton, VA

13-22 17 62% High

Radford, VA

19-26 22 90% High
16-22 19 88% High

Farmville, VA

19-26 22 90% High

Arlington, VA

20-28 24 93% High

Winchester, VA

19-26 22 77% High
18-25 21 96% High
21-27 24 87% High
18-24 21 100% High
20-26 23 84% High
18-22 20 29% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 29 ACT in Virginia

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29 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 29 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
26 1240
27 1280
28 1310
29 1340
30 1370
31 1400
32 1430

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

Published: August 19, 2026