The average SAT score is 1,199 and ACT score is 25 over the 10 Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (SAT: 1,410, ACT: 29) are following it in the list of Minnesota Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $49,100 and graduate tuition & fees is $20,676 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High SAT/ACT Score Minnesota Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 65.70%, and the average SAT score is 1,319, 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 - | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublic, 4-year | 1,410 10 | 29 - | 79.75% | 22.34% | $38,362 ($17,214) | 56,666 | 85.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 4 - | St Olaf College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,380 30 | 30 - | 48.32% | 26.84% | $59,760 | 3,124 | 84.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 5 - | 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 |
| 6 2 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MNPublic, 4-year | 1,290 55 | 26 1 | 88.75% | 22.52% | $20,134 ($14,608) | 9,253 | 65.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 7 1 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,270 - | 23 1 | 87.63% | 15.86% | $50,004 | 2,565 | 60.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 8 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 |
| 9 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 |
| 10 3 | Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MNPrivate, 4-year | 1,150 40 | 23 - | 38.97% | 34.05% | $31,360 | 899 | 55.00% | 12 to 1 |
| Average | 1,319 | 27 | 65.70% | 24.77% | $49,100 ($15,911) | 9,122 | 75.00% | 13 to 1 |