Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 27 private colleges in Florida with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Miami leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1400. 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 Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College Average SAT Score

Coral Gables, Florida

 1400

Winter Park, Florida

 1265

Daytona Beach, Florida

 1260

Saint Petersburg, Florida

 1245

Lakeland, Florida

 1240

Melbourne, Florida

 1220

Jacksonville, Florida

 1190

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 1165

DeLand, Florida

 1165

Tampa, Florida

 1155

Daytona Beach, Florida

 1140

Ave Maria, Florida

 1129

Boca Raton, Florida

 1120

West Palm Beach, Florida

 1085

Saint Leo, Florida

 1085

Saint Augustine, Florida

 1075

Temple Terrace, Florida

 1075

Orlando, Florida

 1075
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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.