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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	Defiance College	529	47.55	970 – 1,080	26298	39303	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 48% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $22,261 each. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Undergraduates 529 Acceptance Rate 47.6 % SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $26,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
2	Judson University	718	47.59	870 – 1,160	18673	45374	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 718 Acceptance Rate 47.6 % 24.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
3	Olivet Nazarene University	2711	55.86	980 – 1,230	21281	49278	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Undergraduates 2,711 Acceptance Rate 55.9 % 16.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
4	Lawrence Technological University	2579	55.9	1,040 – 1,280	34083	58827	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 56% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 2,579 Acceptance Rate 55.9 % 30.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $34,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
5	Madonna University	1828	63.39	880 – 1,080	18373	49871	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 1,828 Acceptance Rate 63.4 % 31.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
6	University of St Francis	1343	65.29	1,040 – 1,250	14045	56648	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 47% of......Read more Undergraduates 1,343 Acceptance Rate 65.3 % 2.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
7	Siena Heights University	1628	68.9	850 – 1,110	17520	49913	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Based in Adrian, Siena Heights University’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Siena Heights University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Siena Heights University, there is a 70% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,628 Acceptance Rate 68.9 % 3.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,913
8	Concordia University Ann Arbor	755	69.25	1,010 – 1,340	31080	49761	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Located in Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 755 Acceptance Rate 69.3 % 3.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
9	Taylor University	2503	73.53	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 63 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,503 Acceptance Rate 73.5 % 3.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
10	Saint Ambrose University	1939	77.33	980 – 1,190	25345	51616	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA St. Ambrose University got its start as a school of commerce for men. Today, the most popular majors are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work. It’s a private Catholic institution with an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Faith Learning Justice.” Undergraduates 1,939 Acceptance Rate 77.3 % 5.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
11	Saint Xavier University	3098	84.3	960 – 1,140	11318	50784	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Saint Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,098 Acceptance Rate 84.3 % 1.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,784
12	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	2075	88.94	970 – 1,210	23402	51329	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 83% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Undergraduates 2,075 Acceptance Rate 88.9 % 8.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
13	Marian University	2378	95.46	970 – 1,200	22786	55704	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association Marian University Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, Marian University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,378 Acceptance Rate 95.5 % 0.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
14	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	1567	95.97	880 – 1,080	18654	47944	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Mid-States Football Association University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Based in Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 1,567 Acceptance Rate 96.0 % 1.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944