South Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 16 private colleges in South Carolina with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Furman University leads the list with an average ACT Score of 30. 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 South Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Greenville, South Carolina

 30

Spartanburg, South Carolina

 29

Anderson, South Carolina

 25

Central, South Carolina

 25

Tigerville, South Carolina

 24

Clinton, South Carolina

 23

Spartanburg, South Carolina

 22

Gaffney, South Carolina

 22

Charleston, South Carolina

 21

Hartsville, South Carolina

 20

Columbia, South Carolina

 20

Due West, South Carolina

 20

Newberry, South Carolina

 20

Orangeburg, South Carolina

 17

Columbia, South Carolina

 16

Columbia, South Carolina

 16
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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.