The average SAT score is 1,152 and ACT score is 24 over the 10 Minnesota Private Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.
Carleton College has the highest SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 1,515, ACT: 34). Macalester College (SAT: 1,440, ACT: 32) and St Olaf College (SAT: 1,380, ACT: 30) are following it in the list of Minnesota Private Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $52,674 and graduate tuition & fees is $16,460 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High SAT/ACT Score Minnesota Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 67.10%, and the average SAT score is 1,267, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Carleton College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,515 15 | 34 1 | 20.41% | 34.82% | $68,892 | 2,128 | 90.00% | 8 to 1 |
| 2 - | Macalester College Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,440 30 | 32 - | 28.52% | 21.89% | $68,104 | 2,138 | 87.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 3 - | St Olaf College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,380 30 | 30 - | 48.32% | 26.84% | $59,760 | 3,124 | 84.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 4 - | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,345 5 | 27 - | 85.36% | 20.82% | $54,398 | 9,410 | 76.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 - | Hamline University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,270 - | 23 1 | 87.63% | 15.86% | $50,004 | 2,565 | 60.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 6 3 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,230 80 | 26 - | 87.80% | 26.95% | $44,226 | 3,603 | 71.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 7 3 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,160 30 | 23 1 | 91.52% | 21.56% | $55,756 | 1,429 | 77.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 8 3 | Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,150 40 | 23 - | 38.97% | 34.05% | $31,360 | 899 | 55.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 9 2 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,100 120 | 24 1 | 90.62% | 21.94% | $55,816 | 1,572 | 75.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 10 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,080 | 23 | 91.85% | 18.78% | $38,428 | 3,651 | 61.00% | 9 to 1 |
| Average | 1,267 | 27 | 67.10% | 24.35% | $52,674 | 3,052 | 73.60% | 12 to 1 |