Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 27 private colleges in Missouri with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Washington University in St Louis leads the list with an average ACT Score of 34. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, Missouri	34
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri	28
Conception Seminary College Conception, Missouri	26
Drury University Springfield, Missouri	25
Evangel University Springfield, Missouri	24
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri	24
Rockhurst University Kansas City, Missouri	24
Culver Stockton College Canton, Missouri	22
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	22
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri	22
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau, Missouri	22
Cottey College Nevada, Missouri	21
Hannibal LaGrange University Hannibal, Missouri	21
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	21
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Missouri	21
Webster University Saint Louis, Missouri	21
Westminster College Fulton, Missouri	21
William Jewell College Liberty, Missouri	21

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.