Iowa Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of private Iowa colleges is 24 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 23.

Grinnell College has the highest ACT score of 33 among 13 Iowa colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 13 Iowa colleges, 5 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 10 Iowa colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $44,235 and graduate tuition & fees is $10,814 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Iowa Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 67.93%, and the average SAT score is 1,196, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Iowa Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	School Name	ACT Score	SAT Score	Acceptance Rate	Yield	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Total Population	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1 -	Grinnell College Grinnell, IAPrivate, 4-year	33 -	1,490	14.51%	30.93%	$68,196	1,788	88.00%	9 to 1
2 -	Drake University Des Moines, IAPrivate, 4-year	27 -	1,300	63.85%	9.80%	$51,960	4,345	74.00%	11 to 1
3 2	Coe College Cedar Rapids, IAPrivate, 4-year	26 1	1,150	64.04%	5.48%	$54,666	1,195	66.00%	11 to 1
3 -	Cornell College Mount Vernon, IAPrivate, 4-year	26 -	1,200	79.90%	14.29%	$52,660	1,094	62.00%	14 to 1
5 1	Dordt University Sioux Center, IAPrivate, 4-year	25 1	1,225	68.47%	37.97%	$37,050	1,952	70.00%	14 to 1
5 2	Luther College Decorah, IAPrivate, 4-year	25 1	1,215	71.54%	19.92%	$52,120	1,384	71.00%	9 to 1
7 2	Central College Pella, IAPrivate, 4-year	23 1	1,100	86.17%	21.02%	$20,988	1,084	66.00%	11 to 1
7	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IAPrivate, 4-year	23	1,050	77.33%	16.71%	$36,658	2,498	61.00%	11 to 1
7 -	Wartburg College Waverly, IAPrivate, 4-year	23 -	1,030	75.84%	16.55%	$26,250	1,483	64.00%	13 to 1
10 2	Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IAPrivate, 4-year	22 1	-	77.61%	20.69%	$41,798	1,890	62.00%	13 to 1
	Average	25	1,196	67.93%	19.34%	$44,235	1,871	68.40%	12 to 1

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