Illinois Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 38 private colleges in Illinois with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Chicago leads the list with an average ACT Score of 34. 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.