New York Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What New York colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These New York 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 42 New York 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 New York 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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List of 30 ACT Colleges

Displaying 42 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 132 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 192 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
O
Syracuse, NY

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,976enrollment
  • $20,928net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 1

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
P
Plattsburgh, NY

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,474enrollment
  • $17,625net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Touro College
T
New York, NY

Touro College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 11,111enrollment
  • $23,960net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1428SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance78%

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
S
Utica, NY

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,842enrollment
  • $13,799net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

The King's College
K
New York, NY

The King's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 326enrollment
  • $34,192net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Roberts Wesleyan College
R
Rochester, NY
 

Roberts Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#60 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,573enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT

Applications Due Aug 25