The 2025 average ACT score of Maryland colleges is 28 which is same as last year.
Johns Hopkins University has the highest ACT score of 35 among 12 Maryland colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 12 Maryland 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 Maryland colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $44,558 and graduate tuition & fees is $26,865 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Maryland Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 61.89%, and the average SAT score is 1,314, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDPrivate, 4-year | 35 - | 1,550 | 6.44% | 47.02% | $64,730 | 30,210 | 94.00% | 6 to 1 |
| 2 - | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MDPublic, 4-year | 34 1 | 1,465 | 44.79% | 21.63% | $41,186 ($11,809) | 41,725 | 89.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 2 | Washington College Chestertown, MDPrivate, 4-year | 31 3 | 1,260 | 56.89% | 11.51% | $55,081 | 923 | 65.00% | 8 to 1 |
| 4 - | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MDPrivate, 4-year | 30 - | 1,270 | 75.49% | 11.59% | $57,150 | 4,897 | 79.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 4 1 | St. John's College Annapolis, MDPrivate, 4-year | 30 1 | 1,370 | 55.24% | 24.95% | $40,684 | 583 | 71.00% | 8 to 1 |
| 6 1 | Goucher College Baltimore, MDPrivate, 4-year | 29 2 | 1,220 | 77.71% | 9.68% | $53,350 | 1,459 | 57.00% | 9 to 1 |
| 6 1 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MDPublic, 4-year | 29 2 | 1,320 | 72.43% | 21.60% | $31,225 ($13,256) | 13,906 | 70.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 8 3 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MDPublic, 4-year | 28 - | 1,250 | 68.63% | 17.27% | $31,374 ($15,298) | 1,630 | 70.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 9 - | Salisbury University Salisbury, MDPublic, 4-year | 27 1 | 1,250 | 87.47% | 18.39% | $22,174 ($11,084) | 7,025 | 68.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 10 1 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MDPrivate, 4-year | 23 - | 1,180 | 73.81% | 12.24% | $48,630 | 2,408 | 65.00% | 13 to 1 |
| Average | 30 | 1,314 | 61.89% | 19.59% | $44,558 ($12,862) | 10,477 | 72.80% | 11 to 1 |