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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Grinnell College	1453509	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more Endowment per Student $1,453,509 0.9% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
2	Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science	1041669	38.71	--	11577	74758	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN Endowment per Student $1,041,669 16.5% Acceptance Rate 38.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,758
3	Washington University in St Louis	863274	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Endowment per Student $863,274 1.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
4	McPherson College	858712	76.76	970 – 1,160	25490	41446	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) McPherson College McPherson, KS Endowment per Student $858,712 1,188.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
5	Carleton College	599353	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Endowment per Student $599,353 7.4% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
6	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	512518	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Endowment per Student $512,518 2.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
7	Macalester College	376145	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Endowment per Student $376,145 1.8% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
8	Cottey College	362194	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $362,194 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
9	College of the Ozarks	350234	11.99	1,050 – 1,220	12279	36507	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 90% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 81% decided to attend. Endowment per Student $350,234 4.0% Acceptance Rate 12.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,279 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
10	St Olaf College	234898	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Endowment per Student $234,898 0.2% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
11	University of Nebraska Medical Center	205061	86.9	--	0	70417	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Endowment per Student $205,061 3.6% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,417
12	Saint Johns University	167868	77.43	1,080 – 1,280	29473	59843	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 85% first year retention rate. Endowment per Student $167,868 8.8% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
13	Saint Louis University	160037	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Endowment per Student $160,037 23.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
14	University of Dubuque	146718	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $146,718 14.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
15	Gustavus Adolphus College	133845	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Endowment per Student $133,845 1.1% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
16	Creighton University	129521	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Endowment per Student $129,521 12.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
17	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	123956	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Endowment per Student $123,956 5.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
18	University of Iowa	121094	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $121,094 5.8% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
19	Luther College	119207	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Endowment per Student $119,207 12.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
20	University of Kansas	111921	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Endowment per Student $111,921 2.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
21	Hastings College	108126	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $108,126 2.2% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
22	Kansas City Art Institute	105328	54.76	890 – 1,230	30142	25529	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $105,328 4.7% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
23	Oglala Lakota College	100552	92.79	--	3563	20536	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Found in Kyle, Oglala Lakota College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $15 for graduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $100,552 30.5% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,536
24	Westminster College	98067	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $98,067 20.1% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
25	Saint Ambrose University	93307	77.33	980 – 1,190	23578	51616	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. It’s a private Catholic institution with an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Faith Learning Justice.” Endowment per Student $93,307 18.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
26	Stephens College	92328	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Endowment per Student $92,328 6.3% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
27	Concordia College at Moorhead	90609	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Endowment per Student $90,609 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
28	University of St Thomas	88633	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. Endowment per Student $88,633 3.8% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
29	Central College	85773	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $85,773 5.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
30	Doane University	84969	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% 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 Endowment per Student $84,969 10.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
31	Buena Vista University	80958	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Endowment per Student $80,958 0.4% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
32	Cornell College	80844	80.66	1,140 – 1,350	25850	39299	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. Endowment per Student $80,844 4.8% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
33	Drake University	78523	63.85	1,110 – 1,350	30886	58233	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drake University Des Moines, IA Endowment per Student $78,523 11.8% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
34	Coe College	78280	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Endowment per Student $78,280 8.1% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
35	College of Saint Benedict	78013	88.87	1,040 – 1,280	29720	54567	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. Endowment per Student $78,013 24.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
36	William Jewell College	75546	38.36	1,010 – 1,210	17408	54197	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 19 - 25. Endowment per Student $75,546 0.9% Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
37	Simpson College	68676	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Endowment per Student $68,676 11.0% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
38	Bethany Lutheran College	66566	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Endowment per Student $66,566 3.8% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
39	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	66520	48.36	1,170 – 1,380	27031	35198	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Minneapolis College of Art......Read more Endowment per Student $66,520 11.9% Acceptance Rate 48.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,198
40	Bethel College-North Newton	65567	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $65,567 8.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
41	Wartburg College	62536	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Endowment per Student $62,536 2.1% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
42	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	62205	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $62,205 9.8% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
43	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing	59672	58.74	1,140 – 1,280	0	71761	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO Endowment per Student $59,672 10.3% Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,761
44	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	58235	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $58,235 9.8% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
45	Kansas State University	58104	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $58,104 6.4% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
46	Augustana University	56840	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Endowment per Student $56,840 1.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
47	Iowa State University	54341	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Endowment per Student $54,341 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
48	Drury University	53777	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $53,777 13.6% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
49	Washburn University	52757	100	890 – 1,140	12894	42881	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $52,757 6.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
50	Kansas Wesleyan University	52668	67.02	930 – 1,140	23419	44811	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Based in Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $200 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $52,668 3.7% Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,419 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
51	Hamline University	52452	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $52,452 14.9% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
52	University of Missouri-Columbia	52293	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Endowment per Student $52,293 3.8% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
53	Hesston College	50850	88.32	970 – 1,150	22691	46707	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hesston College Hesston, KS Hesston College offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. With a high 94% first year retention rate, 75% of students earn their degree within four years. A NJCAA Division II school, the Larks wear red and gold. Endowment per Student $50,850 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
54	Graceland University-Lamoni	50483	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Endowment per Student $50,483 1.2% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
55	Dakota Wesleyan University	49714	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Endowment per Student $49,714 2.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
56	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	48715	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Endowment per Student $48,715 11.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
57	Union Adventist University	45969	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $45,969 29.0% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
58	St Catherine University	45499	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $45,499 6.1% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
59	Northwestern College	45055	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Endowment per Student $45,055 4.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
60	Missouri University of Science and Technology	43623	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more Endowment per Student $43,623 3.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
61	Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College	43294	60.05	--	3669	53001	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College New Town, ND Endowment per Student $43,294 55.9% Acceptance Rate 60.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,001
62	University of South Dakota	42813	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $42,813 13.4% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
63	York University	41747	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $41,747 11.7% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
64	Dunwoody College of Technology	41658	55.4	930 – 1,210	24789	59069	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology accepts 55% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $41,658 53.4% Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,069
65	North Dakota State University	41645	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $41,645 84,889.8% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
66	Loras College	41596	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Endowment per Student $41,596 4.2% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
67	Culver-Stockton College	40474	65.18	--	22103	40673	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $40,474 6.8% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
68	Ranken Technical College	40027	0	--	16136	51342	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO Endowment per Student $40,027 10.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
69	Concordia University-Nebraska	39891	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Endowment per Student $39,891 10.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
70	Dordt University	39402	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $39,402 8.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
71	Clarke University	39305	68.16	970 – 1,150	25692	49157	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Clarke University Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Clarke University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Clarke University currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $23,601 each. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Endowment per Student $39,305 9.7% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $25,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157
72	College of Saint Mary	39165	37.72	890 – 1,150	14265	59339	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE The College of Saint Mary is the only Catholic university for women in the Great Plains region. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $19,829 on average. Student athletes at the College of Saint Mary are known as the Flames and they compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as members of the NAIA....Read more Endowment per Student $39,165 33.0% Acceptance Rate 37.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,339
73	Friends University	38773	60.46	940 – 1,120	22579	42960	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $38,773 7.6% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
74	Columbia College	38687	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $38,687 2.4% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
75	Mount Marty University	38026	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Endowment per Student $38,026 7.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
76	Barclay College	37181	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $37,181 6.2% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
77	The College of Saint Scholastica	36089	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Endowment per Student $36,089 15.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
78	Nebraska Wesleyan University	34462	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Endowment per Student $34,462 1.7% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
79	Baker University	33963	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more Endowment per Student $33,963 18.1% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
80	University of North Dakota	33812	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Endowment per Student $33,812 8.3% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
81	Manhattan Christian College	33398	100	1,040 – 1,180	23523	40023	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $33,398 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
82	University of Minnesota Duluth	33060	88.76	1,150 – 1,320	19542	52840	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN Found in Duluth, the University of Minnesota Duluth accepts 89% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a......Read more Endowment per Student $33,060 4.0% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
83	Morningside University	32932	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Endowment per Student $32,932 4.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
84	University of Jamestown	32572	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Endowment per Student $32,572 19.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
85	Logan University	32506	90	940 – 1,040	11144	42378	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 38% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Endowment per Student $32,506 5.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
86	Lindenwood University	32215	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Endowment per Student $32,215 2.7% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
87	Briar Cliff University	32091	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Endowment per Student $32,091 15.7% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
88	Martin Luther College	30784	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Endowment per Student $30,784 19.2% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
89	Tabor College	29978	64.58	830 – 1,100	19998	42896	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Based in Hillsboro, Tabor College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Tabor College will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 42% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more Endowment per Student $29,978 35.5% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
90	Mount Mercy University	28581	78.76	970 – 1,180	23972	52871	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more Endowment per Student $28,581 20.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
91	Northern State University	28203	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Endowment per Student $28,203 40.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
92	Bethel University	28038	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Endowment per Student $28,038 0.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
93	Wichita State University	27998	72.11	970 – 1,220	14184	44043	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 25% of students will graduate within four......Read more Endowment per Student $27,998 0.1% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
94	Southwestern College	27378	74.43	900 – 1,110	27337	48034	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $27,378 2.4% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
95	Donnelly College	27363	95.7	--	14923	34791	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Donnelly College Kansas City, KS Located in Kansas City, Donnelly College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Donnelly College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and around......Read more Endowment per Student $27,363 2.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,791
96	South Dakota State University	25682	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Endowment per Student $25,682 10.5% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
97	University of Sioux Falls	25554	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Endowment per Student $25,554 17.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
98	University of Northern Iowa	25522	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Endowment per Student $25,522 26.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
99	Allen College	24714	100	1,040 – 1,210	0	65078	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Allen College Waterloo, IA Endowment per Student $24,714 36.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,078
100	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	24661	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Endowment per Student $24,661 4.1% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
101	University of Minnesota-Morris	24378	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $24,378 23.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
102	Augsburg University	23058	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Endowment per Student $23,058 0.4% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
103	Emporia State University	22056	97.71	970 – 1,180	15441	41389	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $22,056 7.3% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
104	Sterling College	22047	89.16	1,000 – 1,180	22996	40722	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 36% of......Read more Endowment per Student $22,047 2.3% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
105	University of Mary	22002	78.25	1,090 – 1,290	19225	50191	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Endowment per Student $22,002 8.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
106	University of Missouri-Kansas City	21872	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $21,872 2.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
107	Bethany College	21707	78.6	960 – 1,120	29571	40805	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Endowment per Student $21,707 28.4% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $29,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
108	Southwest Baptist University	21567	99.72	970 – 1,210	19781	38855	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $21,567 11.0% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
109	Benedictine College	21249	76.45	1,110 – 1,360	28451	45000	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Endowment per Student $21,249 11.4% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
110	Hannibal-LaGrange University	20986	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Endowment per Student $20,986 24.3% Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
111	Pittsburg State University	20329	87.27	930 – 1,180	19357	43793	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Endowment per Student $20,329 6.6% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
112	Grand View University	20063	98.43	930 – 1,140	22296	47582	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and 39% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Endowment per Student $20,063 1.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
113	Truman State University	19618	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Endowment per Student $19,618 17.5% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
114	University of Saint Mary	19241	86.63	920 – 1,170	23611	54827	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Based in Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Saint Mary will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $19,241 6.0% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $23,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,827
115	Ottawa University-Ottawa	19228	80.03	860 – 1,100	28126	49139	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Endowment per Student $19,228 25.8% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
116	Spurgeon College	18159	94.33	1,040 – 1,190	25380	39712	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Located in Kansas City, Spurgeon College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Spurgeon College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and 12% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Endowment per Student $18,159 17.8% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,380 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,712
117	Minot State University	17947	64.62	970 – 1,180	12349	46214	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minot State University Minot, ND Based in Minot, Minot State University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $17,947 9.1% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
118	Webster University	17615	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more Endowment per Student $17,615 39.4% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
119	Fort Hays State University	17258	91.77	940 – 1,340	13774	44428	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $17,258 18.1% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
120	Missouri Southern State University	17172	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Endowment per Student $17,172 36.4% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
121	Midland University	16896	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $16,896 2.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
122	William Woods University	16818	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $16,818 14.8% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
123	Newman University	16262	47.61	970 – 1,210	19315	47051	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $16,262 12.9% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
124	Dickinson State University	16215	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $16,215 15.8% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
125	Evangel University	15491	71.61	1,070 – 1,300	18748	39332	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Evangel University Springfield, MO Endowment per Student $15,491 2.7% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $18,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
126	Rockhurst University	15276	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Endowment per Student $15,276 13.6% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
127	University of Nebraska at Kearney	15262	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Endowment per Student $15,262 12.4% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
128	University of Minnesota-Crookston	15248	87.81	1,010 – 1,180	13442	51905	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Based in Crookston, the University of Minnesota-Crookston’s acceptance rate is 88%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $15,248 1.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,905
129	University of Missouri-St Louis	15204	57.16	1,040 – 1,270	11577	47564	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 57%. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $15,204 7.4% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
130	Chadron State College	14498	0	--	13852	39139	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Chadron State College Chadron, NE Endowment per Student $14,498 9.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
131	Bryan College of Health Sciences	14131	62.91	1,010 – 1,180	21834	66305	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Endowment per Student $14,131 8.4% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
132	Mayville State University	13682	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $13,682 20.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
133	Missouri Western State University	13612	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Endowment per Student $13,612 16.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
134	Southeast Missouri State University	13235	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Endowment per Student $13,235 8.9% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
135	Central Christian College of the Bible	12986	70.91	930 – 1,080	13695	30223	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Based in Moberly, Central Christian College of the Bible accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Central Christian College of the Bible will receive institutional grant aid. 57% of students decide to......Read more Endowment per Student $12,986 19.2% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,223
136	Peru State College	12792	77.08	--	11855	39150	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Peru State College Peru, NE Endowment per Student $12,792 14.8% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
137	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	12740	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 50% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more Endowment per Student $12,740 5.7% Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
138	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	12614	73.41	1,010 – 1,110	20650	61249	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Endowment per Student $12,614 5.1% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
139	Fontbonne University	12598	95.03	970 – 1,210	19519	44150	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Found in Saint Louis, Fontbonne University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and around 49% of students will......Read more Endowment per Student $12,598 23.5% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,150
140	Avila University	12381	87.8	890 – 1,080	17482	48975	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Avila University Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, Avila University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $12,381 6.3% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
141	Central Christian College of Kansas	11504	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $11,504 5.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
142	Mercy College of Health Sciences	11334	98.78	1,010 – 1,180	24881	53375	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Mercy College of Health Sciences accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 31% of students at Mercy College of Health Sciences currently receive institutional grant aid......Read more Endowment per Student $11,334 16.0% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,375
143	MidAmerica Nazarene University	11240	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Endowment per Student $11,240 12.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
144	Park University	11226	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $11,226 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
145	Bellevue University	10632	99.5	--	25735	57732	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $10,632 1.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
146	Bemidji State University	10411	91.31	1,040 – 1,180	16349	47469	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Bemidji State University accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $10,411 17.9% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,469
147	Valley City State University	10362	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Endowment per Student $10,362 9.4% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
148	Bismarck State College	10121	86.66	--	10792	50401	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, Bismarck State College accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 42% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $10,121 3.6% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,401
149	Winona State University	10077	68.48	1,010 – 1,220	18919	51288	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Winona State University Winona, MN Winona State University is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Founded in 1858 as the First State Normal School of Minnesota, it would get its current moniker in 1975. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Endowment per Student $10,077 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,288
150	University of Nebraska at Omaha	9605	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $9,605 16.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
151	Oak Hills Christian College	9451	91.88	890 – 1,080	24674	31108	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Oak Hills Christian College accepts 92% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students attending Oak Hills Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. 55% of students continued studying at Oak Hills Christian College after completing their first......Read more Endowment per Student $9,451 20.9% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $24,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,108
152	Ozark Christian College	9403	98.19	1,040 – 1,280	17968	32528	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 26% of students will graduate within four years. Three......Read more Endowment per Student $9,403 9.2% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,968 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
153	Crown College	9311	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $9,311 3.4% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
154	University of Northwestern-St Paul	9194	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Endowment per Student $9,194 10.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
155	Concordia University-Saint Paul	8876	78.87	1,080 – 1,240	17989	50646	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Found in Saint Paul, Concordia University-Saint Paul accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $8,876 8.8% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,646
156	Maryville University of Saint Louis	8806	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Endowment per Student $8,806 2.7% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
157	Minnesota State University Moorhead	8767	52.95	980 – 1,190	18231	45873	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Based in Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Endowment per Student $8,767 15.3% Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
158	Black Hills State University	8761	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $8,761 11.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
159	Missouri Valley College	8685	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $8,685 10.9% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
160	Nebraska Indian Community College	8534	86.9	--	22666	25591	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Indian Community College Macy, NE Endowment per Student $8,534 11.4% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,591
161	Dakota State University	8373	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Endowment per Student $8,373 3.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
162	St Luke's College	8325	44.44	930 – 1,110	12771	54850	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Luke's College Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, St Luke's College’s acceptance rate is 44% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $8,325 16.6% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,850
163	Sitting Bull College	8309	95.81	--	4205	23563	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND Endowment per Student $8,309 14.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,563
164	Wayne State College	8275	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $8,275 7.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
165	Sisseton Wahpeton College	8005	82.08	--	3284	55193	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Endowment per Student $8,005 14.8% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
166	University of Central Missouri	7987	63.8	930 – 1,180	15728	41593	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 73% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four......Read more Endowment per Student $7,987 5.6% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
167	Northwestern Health Sciences University	7863	91.88	--	29794	43760	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN Endowment per Student $7,863 20.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,760
168	Emmaus Bible College	7578	97.7	970 – 1,240	14393	34653	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Emmaus Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 57% and 52% of......Read more Endowment per Student $7,578 15.5% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,653
169	Clarkson College	7022	64.29	1,040 – 1,180	13814	62339	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Clarkson College Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Clarkson College’s acceptance rate is 64% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 68% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $7,022 3.0% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
170	Upper Iowa University	6821	93.38	960 – 1,130	22427	48776	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 93% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Endowment per Student $6,821 17.9% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $22,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
171	Northwest Missouri State University	6243	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Endowment per Student $6,243 1.6% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
172	Sinte Gleska University	6212	98.71	--	7439	15889	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD Endowment per Student $6,212 10.9% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
173	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	6132	36.22	--	20462	29234	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND Endowment per Student $6,132 23.8% Acceptance Rate 36.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,234
174	Saint Cloud State University	6080	94.95	970 – 1,220	14648	47215	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Based in Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students at Saint Cloud State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $6,080 10.8% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
175	William Penn University	5856	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $5,856 4.6% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
176	Southwest Minnesota State University	5742	64.09	930 – 1,140	14839	43282	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Based in Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 73%......Read more Endowment per Student $5,742 33.6% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,282
177	North Central University	5703	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Endowment per Student $5,703 3.9% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
178	Minnesota State University, Mankato	5560	91.33	1,010 – 1,210	17227	50098	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN Based in Mankato, Minnesota State University- Mankato accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 43% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more Endowment per Student $5,560 10.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
179	Turtle Mountain Community College	4834	0	--	5730	30931	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Turtle Mountain Community College Belcourt, ND Endowment per Student $4,834 22.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,931
180	Maharishi International University	4158	96.9	960 – 1,220	18875	26468	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA Found in Fairfield, Maharishi International University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Maharishi International University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $4,158 10.4% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,468
181	Harris-Stowe State University	2889	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Endowment per Student $2,889 108.3% Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
182	Calvary University	2323	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Calvary University Kansas City, MO Endowment per Student $2,323 27.1% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
183	Lincoln University	2000	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Endowment per Student $2,000 17.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
184	Missouri Baptist University	1980	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Endowment per Student $1,980 1.5% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
185	University of Minnesota Rochester	1980	71.01	1,070 – 1,350	13840	57984	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN Based in Rochester, the University of Minnesota Rochester accepts 71% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students at the University of Minnesota Rochester will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 43% of students will graduate in......Read more Endowment per Student $1,980 5.2% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
186	Metropolitan State University	1846	96.46	--	18233	54828	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Located in Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University accepts 96% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 5% of students at Metropolitan State University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Metropolitan State University, there is a 60% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $1,846 25.7% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,828
187	United Tribes Technical College	1753	84.24	--	2541	21254	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, United Tribes Technical College accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students at United Tribes Technical College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $1,753 9.0% Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,541 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,254
188	Mission University	1580	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $1,580 7.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
189	Ozarks Technical Community College	940	0	--	6053	32525	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO Endowment per Student $940 21.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,525
190	Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies	780	0	--	13749	37508	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO Endowment per Student $780 1.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
191	Bethlehem College & Seminary	587	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	0	50472	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $587 65.8% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472