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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	Tarleton State University	15130	52.56	--	15363	46729	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 15,130 Acceptance Rate 52.6 % 13.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
2	Grand Canyon University	70929	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 70,929 Acceptance Rate 60.4 % 22.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
3	Stephen F Austin State University	9129	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Undergraduates 9,129 Acceptance Rate 74.5 % 15.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
4	Seattle University	4103	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,103 Acceptance Rate 77.0 % 2.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
5	The University of Texas at Arlington	31112	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 31,112 Acceptance Rate 81.3 % 0.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
6	Southern Utah University	13126	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 13,126 Acceptance Rate 81.8 % 1.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
7	California Baptist University	8417	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 8,417 Acceptance Rate 85.4 % 16.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
8	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	28674	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 28,674 Acceptance Rate 94.0 % 12.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

15,130

52.6 % 13.3%

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$15,363

$46,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

70,929

60.4 % 22.5%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

9,129

74.5 % 15.6%

970 – 1,150

$15,498

$43,144

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

4,103

77.0 % 2.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$37,103

$64,656

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

31,112

81.3 % 0.6%

1,020 – 1,240

$14,956

$60,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

13,126

81.8 % 1.6%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

8,417

85.4 % 16.0%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Western Athletic Conference

28,674

94.0 % 12.1%

870 – 1,090

$6,978

$35,812

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