Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 8 private colleges in Washington with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Whitman College leads the list with an average ACT Score of 31. 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 Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Walla Walla, Washington

 31

Spokane, Washington

 29

Tacoma, Washington

 29

Seattle, Washington

 26

Tacoma, Washington

 25

Spokane, Washington

 25

Seattle, Washington

 24

Lacey, Washington

 18
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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.