United States Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
Below is a list of the 783 private colleges in the United States with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. California Institute of Technology leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1555. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.
The SAT 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.
| College | Average SAT Score |
|---|---|
|
Webber International University
Babson Park, Florida |
956 |
|
Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky |
956 |
|
Bethany College
Lindsborg, Kansas |
951 |
|
Urshan University
Wentzville, Missouri |
951 |
|
Rochester University
Rochester Hills, Michigan |
950 |
|
Brewton Parker College
Mount Vernon, Georgia |
945 |
|
Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, Minnesota |
940 |
|
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, Mississippi |
940 |
|
Bennett College
Greensboro, North Carolina |
940 |
|
Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina |
940 |
|
Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina |
940 |
|
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia |
940 |
|
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin |
940 |
|
Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan |
939 |
|
Dallas Christian College
Dallas, Texas |
938 |
|
Fisher College
Boston, Massachusetts |
935 |
|
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, Texas |
935 |
|
Warner University
Lake Wales, Florida |
930 |
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.