Eastern Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What Eastern colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These Eastern 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 112 Eastern 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 Eastern 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 112 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 342 target schools (good chance), 87 reach (harder) schools and 552 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Emmanuel College

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Boston, MA

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Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

2,012enrollment
$32,273net price
80%acceptance rate
1160-1310SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Allegheny College

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Meadville, PA

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Allegheny College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,353enrollment
$26,719net price
70%acceptance rate
1114-1372SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Feb 15

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St Lawrence University

S

Canton, NY

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St Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,175enrollment
$33,283net price
63%acceptance rate
1240-1410SAT range
29-32ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Susquehanna University

S

Selinsgrove, PA

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Susquehanna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,231enrollment
$28,605net price
77%acceptance rate
1088-1280SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.67Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance87%

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

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Madison, NJ

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

2,823enrollment
$21,408net price
89%acceptance rate
1040-1310SAT range
19-30ACT range
3.42Estimated Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance94%

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Ursinus College

U

Collegeville, PA

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Ursinus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,527enrollment
$33,546net price
82%acceptance rate
1180-1380SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance82%

Applications Due May 1

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Rutgers University Camden

R

Camden, NJ

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Rutgers University Camden

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

5,966enrollment
$14,151net price
77%acceptance rate
1030-1280SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.23Estimated Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance88%

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Mount Holyoke College

M

South Hadley, MA

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Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

2,392enrollment
$35,765net price
40%acceptance rate
1350-1540SAT range
30-34ACT range
3.87Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance26%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Utica College

U

Utica, NY

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,861enrollment
$22,372net price
81%acceptance rate
1084-1250SAT range
23-32ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance87%

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College of the Holy Cross

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Worcester, MA

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College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

3,083enrollment
$34,679net price
36%acceptance rate
1260-1430SAT range
28-32ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Jan 15

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United States Coast Guard Academy

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New London, Connecticut

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United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

1,037enrollment
-net price
24%acceptance rate
1160-1365SAT range
26-31ACT range
3.79Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Champlain College

C

Burlington, VT

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Champlain College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Vermont

3,543enrollment
$35,133net price
56%acceptance rate
1163-1348SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.35Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Saint Anselm College

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Manchester, NH

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Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire

1,977enrollment
$35,080net price
82%acceptance rate
1120-1290SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

H

Geneva, NY

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,607enrollment
$34,259net price
68%acceptance rate
1210-1400SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Wheaton College

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Norton, MA

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Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

1,667enrollment
$32,863net price
79%acceptance rate
1260-1390SAT range
27-33ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University

P

Brooklyn, New York

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

4,487enrollment
$28,986net price
67%acceptance rate
1250-1440SAT range
28-32ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance67%

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

M

Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

6,824enrollment
$38,776net price
88%acceptance rate
1090-1370SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.41Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance92%

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Saint Bonaventure University

S

Saint Bonaventure, NY

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Saint Bonaventure University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

2,602enrollment
$26,004net price
81%acceptance rate
1050-1220SAT range
25-32ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 30 ACT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jul 30

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