North Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 33 private colleges in North Carolina with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Duke University leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1535. 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 North Carolina Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College Average SAT Score

Durham, North Carolina

 1535

Davidson, North Carolina

 1465

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

 1465

Charlotte, North Carolina

 1240

Raleigh, North Carolina

 1223

High Point, North Carolina

 1215

Elon, North Carolina

 1205

Greensboro, North Carolina

 1190

Salisbury, North Carolina

 1165

Fayetteville, North Carolina

 1165

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

 1154

Raleigh, North Carolina

 1152

Banner Elk, North Carolina

 1140

Buies Creek, North Carolina

 1130

Montreat, North Carolina

 1125

Wake Forest, North Carolina

 1125

Wingate, North Carolina

 1110

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

 1086
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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.