Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 27 private colleges in Missouri with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Washington University in St Louis 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 Missouri Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
Calvary University Kansas City, Missouri	20
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, Missouri	20
Fontbonne University Saint Louis, Missouri	20
Logan University Chesterfield, Missouri	20
Stephens College Columbia, Missouri	19
Urshan University Wentzville, Missouri	19
Avila University Kansas City, Missouri	18
Missouri Valley College Marshall, Missouri	18
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, Missouri	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.