Florida Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 12 public colleges in Florida with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Florida leads the list with an average ACT Score of 31. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
University of Florida Gainesville, Florida	31
Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida	30
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida	27
Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida	27
University of South Florida Tampa, Florida	26
Florida International University Miami, Florida	24
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida	23
University of West Florida Pensacola, Florida	23
New College of Florida Sarasota, Florida	23
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida	22
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida	22
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Florida	22

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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.