Minnesota Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of private Minnesota colleges is 26 which is 1 point(s) lower than previous ACT score of 26.

Carleton College has the highest ACT score of 34 among 14 Minnesota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 14 Minnesota colleges, 1 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 7 schools' scores decreased. 6 schools' scores are same as last year.

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

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $50,772 and graduate tuition & fees is $15,120 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Minnesota Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 61.71%, and the average SAT score is 1,275, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Minnesota 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 -	Carleton College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year	34 1	1,515	20.41%	34.82%	$68,892	2,128	90.00%	8 to 1
2 -	Macalester College Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year	32 -	1,440	28.52%	21.89%	$68,104	2,138	87.00%	10 to 1
3 -	St Olaf College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year	30 -	1,380	48.32%	26.84%	$59,760	3,124	84.00%	11 to 1
4 -	Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MNPrivate, 4-year	27 1	-	60.99%	15.17%	$56,076	1,906	77.00%	12 to 1
4 1	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year	27 -	1,345	85.36%	20.82%	$54,398	9,410	76.00%	14 to 1
6 -	Bethel University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year	26 -	1,230	87.80%	26.95%	$44,226	3,603	71.00%	14 to 1
7 2	Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MNPrivate, 4-year	24 -	-	62.65%	18.63%	$31,170	1,935	61.00%	12 to 1
7 1	University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year	24 2	1,040	93.47%	30.92%	$37,920	3,234	68.00%	16 to 1
7 1	Saint Johns University Collegeville, MNPrivate, 4-year	24 1	1,100	90.62%	21.94%	$55,816	1,572	75.00%	12 to 1
10 4	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MNPrivate, 4-year	23 -	1,150	38.97%	34.05%	$31,360	899	55.00%	12 to 1
	Average	27	1,275	61.71%	25.20%	$50,772	2,995	74.40%	12 to 1

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