The 2025 average ACT score of private Washington colleges is 26 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 26.
Whitman College has the highest ACT score of 31 among 7 Washington colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 7 Washington colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 7 Washington colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $55,494 and graduate tuition & fees is $24,940 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Washington Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 75.23%, and the average SAT score is 1,255, 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 - | Whitman College Walla Walla, WAPrivate, 4-year | 31 1 | 1,410 | 38.15% | 14.12% | $64,050 | 1,561 | 81.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 2 1 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WAPrivate, 4-year | 29 1 | 1,290 | 81.69% | 17.48% | $55,480 | 7,470 | 86.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 2 1 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WAPrivate, 4-year | 29 1 | 1,280 | 72.25% | 11.36% | $62,898 | 1,864 | 68.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 4 - | Seattle University Seattle, WAPrivate, 4-year | 27 - | 1,310 | 76.92% | 13.63% | $56,721 | 7,189 | 76.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 5 2 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WAPrivate, 4-year | 25 1 | 1,160 | 78.02% | 14.12% | $50,916 | 2,797 | 69.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 - | Whitworth University Spokane, WAPrivate, 4-year | 25 - | 1,220 | 89.78% | 13.93% | $52,880 | 2,314 | 71.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 7 2 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WAPrivate, 4-year | 19 - | 1,115 | 89.80% | 12.83% | $45,510 | 1,390 | 52.00% | 11 to 1 |
| Average | 26 | 1,255 | 75.23% | 13.92% | $55,494 | 3,512 | 71.86% | 11 to 1 |