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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference

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Overall diversity rankings include gender and ethnic diversity to measure the differences among students on campus. Colleges and universities with the highest diversity scores have the most ethnic, geographical and gender diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Christian Brothers University	1155	86.7	1,020 – 1,200	16754	48592	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,754 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,592
2	Chowan University	603	68.79	880 – 1,150	15206	30096	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 71% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 603 Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096
3	Delta State University	1876	100	930 – 1,150	14021	36265	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference Delta State University Cleveland, MS Based in Cleveland, Delta State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Delta State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,876 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,265
4	Trevecca Nazarene University	1903	69.44	980 – 1,190	18035	46065	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,903 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
5	Shorter University	1203	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,203 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
6	Union University	1934	60.41	1,120 – 1,380	28452	45505	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 60.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
7	Lee University	3271	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20416	38082	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 99% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,271 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
8	University of Montevallo	2642	53.85	1,010 – 1,240	17890	35406	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 54% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,642 Acceptance Rate 53.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
9	North Greenville University	2020	66.67	1,060 – 1,270	21346	38173	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
10	University of Alabama in Huntsville	6800	68.57	1,190 – 1,410	19396	55610	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 $30 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,800 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
11	Mississippi College	2883	29.11	1,010 – 1,210	28559	42011	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 29% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Undergraduates 2,883 Acceptance Rate 29.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
12	Valdosta State University	7166	72.29	920 – 1,110	11144	39416	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 7,166 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
13	University of West Florida	9970	58.24	1,040 – 1,260	10092	42204	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 58% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 9,970 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $10,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
14	Auburn University at Montgomery	3325	91.57	980 – 1,190	13945	38216	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 96% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,325 Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
15	University of West Alabama	2983	42.65	890 – 1,090	13954	37106	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Gulf South Conference University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 2,983 Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
16	University of West Georgia	9103	51.61	950 – 1,130	12913	41000	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – 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 48% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 9,103 Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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