Virginia Colleges for a 32 on the ACT

With a 32 ACT, you are competitive at 37 four-year colleges in Virginia (6 target, 2 reach, 29 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1430 SAT.

Colleges in Virginia for a 32 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 32 - 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
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	32-35	33	17%	Medium
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA	32-34	33	34%	Medium
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA	19-26	22	38%	Medium
Averett University Danville, VA	15-28	21	57%	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 Richmond University of Richmond, VA	33-35	34	22%	Low
Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA	33-34	33	14%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 32; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	ACT Range	Avg ACT	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	25-30	27	87%	High
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	24-29	26	72%	High
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA	24-29	26	90%	High
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	22-30	26	93%	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
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	25-30	27	86%	High
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA	16-22	19	88%	High
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA	24-31	27	71%	High
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA	27-31	29	80%	High

View all 29 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 32 ACT in Virginia

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32 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 32 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score	SAT Equivalent
29	1340
30	1370
31	1400
32	1430
33	1460
34	1500
35	1540

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

Published: August 19, 2026