Pennsylvania Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 47 private colleges in Pennsylvania with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Pennsylvania leads the list with an average ACT Score of 35. 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 Pennsylvania Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

23

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

23

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

23

Washington, Pennsylvania

23

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

23

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

22

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

21

Aston, Pennsylvania

20

Rosemont, Pennsylvania

20

Greenville, Pennsylvania

20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

18

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.