Minnesota Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of Minnesota colleges is 25 which is same as last year.

Carleton College has the highest ACT score of 34 among 23 Minnesota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 23 Minnesota colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 8 schools' scores decreased. 11 schools' scores are same as last year.

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

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $47,904 and graduate tuition & fees is $20,444 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Minnesota Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 65.60%, and the average SAT score is 1,331, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Minnesota Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Minnesota Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Carleton College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year 34
1		1,51520.41%34.82%$68,8922,12890.00%8 to 1
2
-		Macalester College Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year 32
-		1,44028.52%21.89%$68,1042,13887.00%10 to 1
3
-		St Olaf College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year 30
-		1,38048.32%26.84%$59,7603,12484.00%11 to 1
4
-		University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublic, 4-year 29
-		1,41079.75%22.34%$38,362
($17,214)		56,66685.00%17 to 1
5
-		Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MNPrivate, 4-year 27
1		-60.99%15.17%$56,0761,90677.00%12 to 1
5
1		University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year 27
-		1,34585.36%20.82%$54,3989,41076.00%14 to 1
7
-		Bethel University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year 26
-		1,23087.80%26.95%$44,2263,60371.00%14 to 1
7
2		University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MNPublic, 4-year 26
1		1,29088.75%22.52%$20,134
($14,608)		9,25365.00%16 to 1
9
2		Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MNPrivate, 4-year 24
-		-62.65%18.63%$31,1701,93561.00%12 to 1
9
2		University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year 24
2		1,04093.47%30.92%$37,9203,23468.00%16 to 1
Average281,33165.60%24.09%$47,904
($15,911)		9,34076.40%13 to 1