2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier 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	Montana Technological University	73.0994	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
2	Rocky Mountain College	72.7273	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
3	Carroll College	66.9291	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 67 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
4	Montana State University-Northern	62.963	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
5	The College of Idaho	60.5839	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Psychology, General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
6	The University of Montana-Western	58.0357	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
7	Eastern Oregon University	54.6341	98.31	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
8	Southern Oregon University	54.5455	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
9	University of Providence	49.4949	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 72% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
10	Simpson University	33.6134	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $28,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
11	Arizona Christian University	26.7717	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 28.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524

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

2026 College Rankings

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

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

73 % 8.2%

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

73 % 6.2%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

67 % 7.4%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

63 %

100.0%

890 – 1,090

$9,961

$45,045

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

61 % 0.5%

49.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$21,686

$42,097

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

58 % 7.8%

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

55 % 5.9%

98.3%

930 – 1,150

$18,125

$43,034

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

55 % 3.4%

88.6%

980 – 1,230

$17,959

$39,326

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

49 % 1.1%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

$37,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

34 %

86.0%

990 – 1,220

$28,653

$51,256

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Frontier Conference

27 % 28.3%

70.6%

920 – 1,160

$32,514

$39,524

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