California Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of California colleges is 30 which is same as last year.

Harvey Mudd College and Stanford University have the highest ACT score of 35 among 21 California colleges that consider ACT score for admission. Claremont McKenna College ranked third with 34 ACT score.

Of those 21 California colleges, 6 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 5 schools' scores decreased. 9 schools' scores are same as last year.

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

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $66,799 and graduate tuition & fees is $54,522 for the academic year 2024-2025.

Among these top-tier California Colleges with the Highest ACT Scores, the average acceptance rate is 30.15% and the average SAT score is 1,474, reflecting a competitive admissions environment and strong academic performance.

Comparison between California Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. California Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CAPrivate, 4-year 35
-		1,54012.66%35.81%$68,61395192.00%8 to 1
1
-		Stanford University Stanford, CAPrivate, 4-year 35
-		1,5503.61%81.91%$65,91018,62592.00%6 to 1
3
-		Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CAPrivate, 4-year 34
-		1,5309.59%53.83%$67,9801,39391.00%8 to 1
3
-		Pomona College Claremont, CAPrivate, 4-year 34
-		1,5407.09%50.23%$65,4201,70093.00%7 to 1
5
-		Occidental College Los Angeles, CAPrivate, 4-year 33
-		1,44044.17%17.83%$66,2741,88181.00%9 to 1
5
-		Scripps College Claremont, CAPrivate, 4-year 33
-		1,50038.29%25.55%$65,9501,13783.00%10 to 1
5
-		University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAPrivate, 4-year 33
-		1,5009.81%43.34%$71,64746,56692.00%9 to 1
8
1		Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CAPrivate, 4-year 32
1		1,42048.00%17.69%$61,2939,72888.00%11 to 1
9
1		Pepperdine University Malibu, CAPrivate, 4-year 31
1		1,37062.86%11.64%$69,9188,97683.00%12 to 1
10
-		Chapman University Orange, CAPrivate, 4-year 30
-		1,35065.43%15.94%$64,9849,76082.00%12 to 1
Average331,47430.15%35.38%$66,79910,07287.70%9 to 1