Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 26 private colleges in Florida with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Miami leads the list with an average ACT Score of 31. 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 Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Lakeland, Florida

22

Graceville, Florida

20

Miami Gardens, Florida

18

Jacksonville, Florida

18

Trinity, Florida

18

Lake Wales, Florida

17

Babson Park, Florida

17

Jacksonville, Florida

16

This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.