Indiana Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 23 private colleges in Indiana with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Notre Dame 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.

List of Indiana Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
Anderson University Anderson, Indiana	20
Bethel University Mishawaka, Indiana	20
Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana	20
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana	20
Saint Mary of the Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana	16

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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.