Southeastern Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What Southeastern colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These Southeastern 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 47 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 47 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 204 target schools (good chance), 27 reach (harder) schools and 1,191 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Mar 1

Florida State University
F
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 44,161enrollment
  • $14,003net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Mar 1

Clemson University
C
Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 28,466enrollment
  • $24,577net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due May 1

University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,402enrollment
  • $36,467net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,607enrollment
  • $17,180net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
N
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 31,705enrollment
  • $10,614net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.83Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance10%

Applications Due Jan 15

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jan 15

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Maryland College Park
M
College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance30%

The University of Tennessee
T
Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance77%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of South Carolina Columbia
S
Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 35,653enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Delaware
D
Newark, DE

University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,039enrollment
  • $18,044net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

George Mason University
G
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Feb 1

Elon University
E
Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $41,527net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 10

College of Charleston
C
Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,885enrollment
  • $21,120net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

Mercer University
M
Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Georgia

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $22,087net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jul 1

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 18

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance98%

Applications Due Jul 1

United States Naval Academy
N
Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 4,450enrollment
  • -net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1440SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 31

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $21,863net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Wofford College
W
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,823enrollment
  • $31,192net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1353SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Jan 15

Loyola University Maryland
L
Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Jan 15

Rhodes College
R
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Jan 15

Furman University
F
Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,443enrollment
  • $33,370net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1455SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
N
Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,104enrollment
  • $11,251net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1115-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Mar 15

Lipscomb University
L
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance84%

University of Alabama at Birmingham
A
Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jun 1

New College of Florida
N
Sarasota, FL

New College of Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 689enrollment
  • $10,496net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1103-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due May 30

Millsaps College
M
Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 661enrollment
  • $27,260net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Jul 1

University of Alabama at Huntsville
A
Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Hendrix College
H
Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,144enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1133-1328SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jun 1

St John's College
S
Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance39%

Agnes Scott College
A
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,114enrollment
  • $24,305net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due May 1

St Mary's College of Maryland
S
St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary's College of Maryland

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,520enrollment
  • $20,714net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1370SAT range
  • 28-30ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

Centre College
C
Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 15

Sewanee The University of the South
S
Sewanee, TN

Sewanee The University of the South

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $33,061net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Feb 1

Covenant College
C
Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $25,028net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Mar 1

Union University
U
Jackson, TN

Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,731enrollment
  • $28,585net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Hollins University
H
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 803enrollment
  • $21,207net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1298SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Goucher College
G
Baltimore, MD

Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $30,945net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1328SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 15

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance99%

Sweet Briar College
S
Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Randolph College
R
Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Patrick Henry College
P
Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Jul 15

Florida Polytechnic University
F
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Polytechnic University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 1,593enrollment
  • $12,373net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Mar 1