Western Colleges for a 30 on the ACT

What Western colleges accept a 30 ACT score?

These Western 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 44 Western 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 Western 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 44 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 144 target schools (good chance), 24 reach (harder) schools and 510 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of California Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Irvine
C
Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 35,937enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,319enrollment
  • $10,603net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Nov 16

University of California Berkeley
C
Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,307enrollment
  • $19,257net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance7%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Santa Barbara
C
Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,420enrollment
  • $16,874net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance22%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Colorado Boulder
C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 39,585enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Davis
C
Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,679enrollment
  • $17,385net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Nov 30

Pepperdine University
P
Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California San Diego
C
La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,006enrollment
  • $16,111net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,163enrollment
  • $22,077net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of San Francisco
S
San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,688enrollment
  • $42,953net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jan 15

United States Air Force Academy
A
USAFA, Colorado

United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 4,085enrollment
  • -net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Dec 31

Loyola Marymount University
L
Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,165enrollment
  • $52,815net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance41%

Applications Due Jan 15

Santa Clara University
S
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,178enrollment
  • $50,551net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 7

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
C
San Luis Obispo, CA

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Public Universities in California

  • 22,000enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Nov 30

Brigham Young University Provo
B
Provo, UT

Brigham Young University Provo

Private 4 Year

15 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

  • 34,464enrollment
  • $13,521net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1468SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance72%

Applications Due Dec 16

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Nov 30

Chapman University
C
Orange, CA

Chapman University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,014enrollment
  • $45,033net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Denver
D
Denver, CO

University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 13,734enrollment
  • $42,423net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Santa Cruz
C
Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,478enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

Colorado School of Mines
C
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Jan 15

Western Washington University
W
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,747enrollment
  • $21,105net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Jan 31

University of the Pacific
T
Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Jan 15

Seattle University
S
Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,121enrollment
  • $35,412net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Portland
P
Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,793enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1228-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Jan 15

Point Loma Nazarene University
P
San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,319enrollment
  • $34,933net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Redlands
R
Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,460enrollment
  • $28,157net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1278SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 1

Reed College
R
Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Oregon

  • 1,534enrollment
  • $33,106net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance23%

Gonzaga University
G
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 7,253enrollment
  • $38,727net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 1

Whittier College
W
Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $28,368net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Westmont College
W
Santa Barbara, CA
 

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $33,112net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1458SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance75%

Biola University
B
La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Lewis & Clark College
L
Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,595enrollment
  • $35,832net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jan 15

California Lutheran University
C
Thousand Oaks, CA

California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,615enrollment
  • $30,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jan 1

Colorado College
C
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 2,203enrollment
  • $33,178net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance12%

Applications Due Jan 15

Whitman College
W
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,493enrollment
  • $39,935net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1293-1473SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Puget Sound
P
Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,023enrollment
  • $41,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Jan 15

Pacific Lutheran University
P
Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 2,633enrollment
  • $24,825net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1253-1423SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 15

Northwest University
N
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,014enrollment
  • $23,722net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Washington Bothell Campus
W
Bothell, WA

University of Washington Bothell Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 5,735enrollment
  • $9,357net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1450SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Mills College
M
Oakland, CA

Mills College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 817enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1378-1413SAT range
  • 30-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT

Oregon Institute of Technology
O
Klamath Falls, OR
 

Oregon Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 4,911enrollment
  • $17,283net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1255SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Sep 4

Thomas Aquinas College
T
Santa Paula, CA

Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 516enrollment
  • $24,217net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance88%

New Saint Andrews College
N
Moscow, Idaho

New Saint Andrews College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 294enrollment
  • $15,053net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 30 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Feb 15