Georgia Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 25 private colleges in Georgia with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Emory University leads the list with an average ACT Score of 33. 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 Georgia Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Mount Vernon, Georgia

20

Franklin Springs, Georgia

20

Cleveland, Georgia

20

West Point, Georgia

19

Atlanta, Georgia

18

Marietta, Georgia

18

Augusta, Georgia

17

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.