2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern 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	University of Georgia	88.2697	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 88 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
2	University of Florida	87.0117	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
3	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	85.1553	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 85 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
4	Auburn University	84.9363	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 85 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
5	Texas A&M University-College Station	84.6154	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 85 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
6	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	83.0992	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
7	University of Mississippi	82.6241	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
8	Vanderbilt University	82.4769	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
9	Mississippi State University	82.2081	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
10	University of Arkansas	81.6106	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
11	The University of Alabama	77.7988	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
12	University of Kentucky	76.5717	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
13	University of Missouri-Columbia	73.0539	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 1.3% 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
14	University of South Carolina-Columbia	70.9181	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
15	University of Florida-Online	9.5808	64.38	1,270 – 1,400	10412	56398	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southeastern Conference University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 18.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $10,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398