Rhode Island Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

With a 30 ACT, you are competitive at 7 four-year colleges in Rhode Island (1 target, 1 reach, 5 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1370 SAT.

Colleges in Rhode Island for a 30 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 30 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Providence, RI

29-32 30 51% 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
31-34 32 19% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 30; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
22-27 24 88% High

Smithfield, RI

27-28 27 65% High
26-29 27 68% High
24-29 26 88% High

Providence, Rhode Island

- - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 30 ACT in Rhode Island

See all colleges nationally for a 30 ACT

30 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 30 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
27 1280
28 1310
29 1340
30 1370
31 1400
32 1430
33 1460

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

Published: August 19, 2026