New Jersey Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 11 private colleges in New Jersey with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Princeton University 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 New Jersey Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey	34
Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey	32
Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	29
Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey	29
Drew University Madison, New Jersey	27
Monmouth University West Long Branch, New Jersey	26
Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus Madison, New Jersey	24
Saint Peter's University Jersey City, New Jersey	22
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, New Jersey	21
Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	18
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, New Jersey	15

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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.