2026 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 2026 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 0.8% 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 2026 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 4.0% 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	Montana Technological University	1120	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#3 2026 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 1,120 1.4% 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
4	Simpson University	1105	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#4 2026 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
5	Southern Oregon University	1104	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#5 2026 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
6	Rocky Mountain College	1075	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,075 2.3% 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
7	Arizona Christian University	1040	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#7 2026 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
8	Eastern Oregon University	1040	98.31	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,040 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
9	University of Providence	995	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 995 2.8% 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	Montana State University-Northern	990	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#10 2026 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
11	The University of Montana-Western	990	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#11 2026 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

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 Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,189 0.8%

49.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$21,686

$42,097

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,179 4.0%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,120 1.4%

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,105

86.0%

990 – 1,220

$28,653

$51,256

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,104

88.6%

980 – 1,230

$17,959

$39,326

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,075 2.3%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,040

70.6%

920 – 1,160

$32,514

$39,524

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

1,040

98.3%

930 – 1,150

$18,125

$43,034

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

995 2.8%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

$37,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

990

100.0%

890 – 1,090

$9,961

$45,045

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Frontier Conference

990

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

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