2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The College of Idaho	1189	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Business Administration and Management, General. Est. Median SAT 1,189 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
2	Carroll College	1179	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,179 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
3	Dakota State University	1174	92.41	1,060 – 1,290	20438	46146	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $21 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,174 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
4	Montana Technological University	1124	97.99	1,010 – 1,240	16665	48356	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,124 0.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
5	Simpson University	1105	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,105 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
6	Southern Oregon University	1104	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,104 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
7	University of Providence	1075	55.73	970 – 1,180	16598	37734	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 56% 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 71% first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,075 9.1% Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
8	Rocky Mountain College	1055	77.75	930 – 1,180	20791	41783	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a somewhat selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 860 applications and accepted 700. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Est. Median SAT 1,055 1.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
9	Valley City State University	1045	99.42	940 – 1,150	12442	45820	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference 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 96% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 76% and around 33% of students will graduate within four......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,045 Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $12,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
10	Arizona Christian University	1040	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,040 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
11	Eastern Oregon University	1040	99.16	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 99% 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 Est. Median SAT 1,040 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
12	Mayville State University	1034	78.25	890 – 1,180	11069	43597	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 81% first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,034 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
13	Dickinson State University	1025	59.39	930 – 1,120	14698	48628	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 59% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,025 Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
14	Montana State University-Northern	990	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 990 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
15	The University of Montana-Western	990	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 990 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