Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 24 private colleges in Missouri with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Washington University in St Louis leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1535. 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 Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, Missouri	1535
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri	1305
Drury University Springfield, Missouri	1210
Webster University Saint Louis, Missouri	1210
Stephens College Columbia, Missouri	1200
Hannibal LaGrange University Hannibal, Missouri	1191
Rockhurst University Kansas City, Missouri	1181
William Jewell College Liberty, Missouri	1175
Evangel University Springfield, Missouri	1150
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	1147
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri	1135
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri	1126
Westminster College Fulton, Missouri	1120
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	1115
Cottey College Nevada, Missouri	1075
Calvary University Kansas City, Missouri	1060
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, Missouri	1040
Culver Stockton College Canton, Missouri	1025

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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.