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

Belmont, North Carolina

 1080

Mount Olive, North Carolina

 1070

Wilson, North Carolina

 1060

Brevard, North Carolina

 1045

Misenheimer, North Carolina

 1028

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

 1020

Concord, North Carolina

 1015

Murfreesboro, North Carolina

 1012

Charlotte, North Carolina

 1005

Greensboro, North Carolina

 1000

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

 990

Greensboro, North Carolina

 940

Charlotte, North Carolina

 890

Salisbury, North Carolina

 880

Raleigh, North Carolina

 860
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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.