2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Mississippi College	2724	49.28	1,010 – 1,210	21135	42011	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Undergraduates 2,724 Acceptance Rate 49.3 % SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
2	University of West Georgia	9157	51.61	950 – 1,130	14962	41000	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Located in Carrollton, the University of West Georgia accepts 52% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 15% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 9,157 Acceptance Rate 51.6 % 4.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000
3	University of Montevallo	2545	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 56% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,545 Acceptance Rate 55.8 % SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
4	University of West Florida	9661	56.87	1,020 – 1,220	8908	42204	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 57% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 9,661 Acceptance Rate 56.9 % SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,908 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
5	Union University	1934	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Undergraduates 1,934 Acceptance Rate 60.2 % 28.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
6	North Greenville University	2020	66.67	1,060 – 1,270	20264	38173	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference North Greenville University Tigerville, SC Based in Tigerville, North Greenville University accepts 67% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Greenville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,020 Acceptance Rate 66.7 % 6.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
7	University of Alabama in Huntsville	6800	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,800 Acceptance Rate 68.6 % 7.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
8	Lee University	3271	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20222	38082	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 89% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,271 Acceptance Rate 70.5 % 2.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
9	Valdosta State University	7206	72.14	920 – 1,110	11532	39416	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University was originally an all women college when it opened in 1913. It became coeducational in 1950. Today, it’s a part of the University System of Georgia. 356 athletes compete as the Blazers, wearing red and black. VSU is a NCAA Division II with football school. Undergraduates 7,206 Acceptance Rate 72.1 % 13.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
10	Chowan University	638	72.37	880 – 1,090	15845	30096	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their first......Read more Undergraduates 638 Acceptance Rate 72.4 % 16.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096
11	Christian Brothers University	1155	86.7	1,020 – 1,200	17068	48592	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Located in Memphis, Christian Brothers University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,155 Acceptance Rate 86.7 % 1.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,592
12	University of West Alabama	2673	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 64% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 2,673 Acceptance Rate 87.1 % 26.5% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
13	Auburn University at Montgomery	3326	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,326 Acceptance Rate 91.6 % 1.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
14	Shorter University	1322	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Gulf South Conference Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,322 Acceptance Rate 96.9 % 0.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860