Below is a list of the 32 private colleges in Texas with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Rice University tops the list with an average ACT Score of 35. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.
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Rice UniversityHouston, TX |
35 |
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX |
32 |
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Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX |
31 |
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Austin CollegeSherman, TX |
29 |
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Baylor UniversityWaco, TX |
29 |
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University of DallasIrving, TX |
28 |
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Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX |
28 |
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Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX |
27 |
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LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX |
26 |
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Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX |
25 |
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University of St ThomasHouston, TX |
25 |
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Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX |
25 |
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Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX |
24 |
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Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX |
23 |
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Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX |
22 |
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University of Mary Hardin BaylorBelton, TX |
22 |
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Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX |
22 |
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Hardin Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX |
21 |