Michigan Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 13 public colleges in Michigan with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Michigan Ann Arbor leads the list with an average ACT Score of 32. 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 Michigan Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Ann Arbor, Michigan

 32

East Lansing, Michigan

 28

Houghton, Michigan

 28

Allendale, Michigan

 26

Dearborn, Michigan

 26

Detroit, Michigan

 26

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

 24

Kalamazoo, Michigan

 23

Ypsilanti, Michigan

 22

Big Rapids, Michigan

 22

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

 22

University Center, Michigan

 22

Flint, Michigan

 21
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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.