United States Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 783 private colleges in the United States with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. California Institute of Technology leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1555. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.

The SAT 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 United States Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College Average SAT Score

Bristol, Rhode Island

1225

Raleigh, North Carolina

1223

Annville, Pennsylvania

1221

Melbourne, Florida

1220

Dubuque, Iowa

1220

Holland, Michigan

1220

Madison, New Jersey

1220

West Hartford, Connecticut

1215

Boston, Massachusetts

1215

High Point, North Carolina

1215

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1215

Georgetown, Texas

1215

Atlanta, Georgia

1214

New York, New York

1214
1210

Springfield, Missouri

1210

Saint Louis, Missouri

1210

Merrimack, New Hampshire

1210

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.