Iowa Private Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of private Iowa colleges is 24 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 23.

Grinnell College has the highest ACT score of 33 among 13 Iowa colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 13 Iowa colleges, 5 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.

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

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $44,235 and graduate tuition & fees is $10,814 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Iowa Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 67.93%, and the average SAT score is 1,196, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Iowa Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Iowa Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Grinnell College Grinnell, IAPrivate, 4-year 33
-		1,49014.51%30.93%$68,1961,78888.00%9 to 1
2
-		Drake University Des Moines, IAPrivate, 4-year 27
-		1,30063.85%9.80%$51,9604,34574.00%11 to 1
3
2		Coe College Cedar Rapids, IAPrivate, 4-year 26
1		1,15064.04%5.48%$54,6661,19566.00%11 to 1
3
-		Cornell College Mount Vernon, IAPrivate, 4-year 26
-		1,20079.90%14.29%$52,6601,09462.00%14 to 1
5
1		Dordt University Sioux Center, IAPrivate, 4-year 25
1		1,22568.47%37.97%$37,0501,95270.00%14 to 1
5
2		Luther College Decorah, IAPrivate, 4-year 25
1		1,21571.54%19.92%$52,1201,38471.00%9 to 1
7
2		Central College Pella, IAPrivate, 4-year 23
1		1,10086.17%21.02%$20,9881,08466.00%11 to 1
7Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IAPrivate, 4-year 231,05077.33%16.71%$36,6582,49861.00%11 to 1
7
-		Wartburg College Waverly, IAPrivate, 4-year 23
-		1,03075.84%16.55%$26,2501,48364.00%13 to 1
10
2		Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IAPrivate, 4-year 22
1		-77.61%20.69%$41,7981,89062.00%13 to 1
Average251,19667.93%19.34%$44,2351,87168.40%12 to 1