Virginia Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

With a 30 ACT, you are competitive at 36 four-year colleges in Virginia (11 target, 3 reach, 22 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1370 SAT.

Colleges in Virginia 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
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA	28-32	30	55%	Medium
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	25-30	27	87%	Medium
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	22-30	26	93%	Medium
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	25-30	27	86%	Medium
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA	24-31	27	71%	Medium
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA	27-31	29	80%	Medium
Roanoke College Salem, VA	24-31	27	83%	Medium
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA	19-26	22	38%	Medium
Averett University Danville, VA	15-28	21	57%	Medium
Hampden Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA	23-28	25	41%	Medium
Patrick Henry College Purcellville, Virginia	27-33	30	77%	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
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	32-35	33	17%	Low
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA	32-34	33	34%	Low
University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA	33-35	34	22%	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
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	24-29	26	72%	High
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA	24-29	26	90%	High
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	14-20	17	89%	High
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA	21-29	25	99%	High
Hampton University Hampton, VA	13-22	17	62%	High
Radford University Radford, VA	19-26	22	90%	High
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA	16-22	19	88%	High
Longwood University Farmville, VA	19-26	22	90%	High
Marymount University Arlington, VA	20-28	24	93%	High
Shenandoah University Winchester, VA	19-26	22	77%	High
Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA	18-25	21	96%	High
Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA	28-29	28	73%	High

View all 22 safety colleges

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

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