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.
| Rank | Institution | % of Instructors Who Are Full Time | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 94.0887 | 76.86 | 1,300 – 1,490 | 44016 | 85935 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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| 2 | Earlham College | 90.2655 | 73.11 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 26517 | 35430 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceEarlham College
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| 3 | Franklin College | 73.4694 | 69.78 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 23843 | 45635 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceFranklin College
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| 4 | Manchester University | 70.1613 | 91.3 | 900 – 1,190 | 19367 | 43024 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceManchester University
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| 5 | Transylvania University | 65.6 | 86.55 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 25634 | 40447 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceTransylvania University
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| 6 | Hanover College | 60.1156 | 83.97 | 1,130 – 1,300 | 22929 | 42876 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceHanover College
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| 7 | Defiance College | 56.9231 | 42.43 | 970 – 1,110 | 24098 | 39303 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceDefiance College
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| 8 | Bluffton University | 53.6585 | 61.16 | 920 – 1,130 | 21299 | 41940 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceBluffton University
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| 9 | Mount St. Joseph University | 52.9412 | 59.15 | 1,010 – 1,260 | 15887 | 43595 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceMount St. Joseph University
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| 10 | Anderson University | 49.1329 | 53.42 | 940 – 1,170 | 21914 | 44396 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceAnderson University
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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