2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Tennessee Wesleyan University	100	68.85	1,010 – 1,140	15125	45987	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
2	Milligan University	65.1613	72.29	1,120 – 1,280	21165	43168	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $31,220 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
3	University of Pikeville	59.5238	100	970 – 1,140	13227	34508	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
4	Brenau University	55.4688	87.78	940 – 1,180	19743	41664	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
5	Reinhardt University	51.938	61.54	970 – 1,170	24550	40411	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 62% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and around 31% of students will earn a degree......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
6	Kentucky Christian University	45.1613	60.91	970 – 1,180	21099	39921	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
7	Johnson University	37.3913	65.11	970 – 1,170	22615	35649	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 12.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
8	Montreat College	36.6906	69.2	1,060 – 1,270	28112	39763	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 89% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
9	Bluefield University	35.514	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
10	Columbia College	31.4286	93.93	830 – 1,070	18790	45863	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 94%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 86% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 60% first year retention rate and around 48% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
11	Bryan College-Dayton	29.7872	51.01	1,070 – 1,250	18159	45559	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 51% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 20.5% Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
12	Columbia International University	28	94.47	950 – 1,210	26056	33929	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Located in Columbia, Columbia International University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at Columbia International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
13	Point University	24.3243	44.26	920 – 1,200	19545	36410	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 44% 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 at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
14	Truett McConnell University	23.5897	78.26	990 – 1,180	22179	39193	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193