Virginia Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What Virginia colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These Virginia 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 9 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 9 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 33 target schools (good chance), 12 reach (harder) schools and 84 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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

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

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

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%

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%

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