Kentucky Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 17 private colleges in Kentucky with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Centre College leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1305. 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.

List of Kentucky Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
Centre College Danville, Kentucky	1305
Transylvania University Lexington, Kentucky	1250
Berea College Berea, Kentucky	1245
Asbury University Wilmore, Kentucky	1200
Bellarmine University Louisville, Kentucky	1140
Midway University Midway, Kentucky	1135
Thomas More University Crestview Hills, Kentucky	1130
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky	1120
University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, Kentucky	1060
Georgetown College Georgetown, Kentucky	1060
Brescia University Owensboro, Kentucky	1055
Kentucky Mountain Bible College Jackson, Kentucky	1037
Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, Kentucky	1012
Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, Kentucky	1010
Kentucky Christian University Grayson, Kentucky	970
Spalding University Louisville, Kentucky	956
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, Kentucky	835

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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.