Indiana Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 12 public colleges in Indiana with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Bloomington, Indiana

 30

West Lafayette, Indiana

 30

Fort Wayne, Indiana

 25

Indianapolis, Indiana

 25

Evansville, Indiana

 24

Kokomo, Indiana

 24

Muncie, Indiana

 22

South Bend, Indiana

 22

Gary, Indiana

 22

New Albany, Indiana

 22

Richmond, Indiana

 21

Hammond, Indiana

 20
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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.