Iowa Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of 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 16 Iowa colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 16 Iowa colleges, 5 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 4 schools' scores decreased. 6 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 $43,655 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,796 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Iowa Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 69.81%, and the average SAT score is 1,221, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Iowa 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 2	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 -	Iowa State University Ames, IAPublic, 4-year	24 -	1,250	88.66%	28.84%	$28,881 ($10,787)	30,380	75.00%	18 to 1
7 2	University of Iowa Iowa City, IAPublic, 4-year	24 1	1,230	83.62%	22.43%	$33,371 ($11,283)	30,779	75.00%	16 to 1
9 2	Central College Pella, IAPrivate, 4-year	23 1	1,100	86.17%	21.02%	$20,988	1,084	66.00%	11 to 1
9	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IAPrivate, 4-year	23	1,050	77.33%	16.71%	$36,658	2,498	61.00%	11 to 1
	Average	26	1,221	69.81%	20.74%	$43,655 ($11,035)	7,650	70.80%	12 to 1

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