2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt 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	James Madison University	1259	68.79	1,170 – 1,350	18856	57438	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 69% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 27% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 91% and 63% of students......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,259 0.1% Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
2	University of Louisiana at Lafayette	1225	87.01	1,140 – 1,310	13017	42668	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Found in Lafayette, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 62% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,225 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,668
3	Old Dominion University	1205	91.35	1,120 – 1,290	16419	46732	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 91% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,205 Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,419 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,732
4	University of Southern Mississippi	1181	92.6	1,040 – 1,340	15095	37710	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, the University of Southern Mississippi accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 67% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,181 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $15,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,710
5	Appalachian State University	1174	93.88	1,060 – 1,290	14978	43663	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Appalachian State University Boone, NC Found in Boone, Appalachian State University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 44% of students at Appalachian State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,174 1.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,663
6	Coastal Carolina University	1160	70.03	1,070 – 1,250	14379	38070	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Based in Conway, Coastal Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Coastal Carolina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Coastal Carolina......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,160 1.3% Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,070
7	University of South Alabama	1140	94.55	1,040 – 1,240	16074	41307	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Located in Mobile, the University of South Alabama’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending the University of South Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,140 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,307
8	University of Louisiana at Monroe	1105	84.75	1,000 – 1,210	13648	40430	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA Located in Monroe, the University of Louisiana at Monroe accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Louisiana at Monroe currently receive institutional......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,105 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,430
9	Georgia State University	1089	57.22	960 – 1,220	16854	37844	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Est. Median SAT 1,089 Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,844
10	Arkansas State University	1080	78.18	970 – 1,190	12410	38944	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Arkansas State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 66% of students continued studying at Arkansas State University......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,080 0.5% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,944
11	Texas State University	1080	91.18	960 – 1,200	15716	46716	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Texas State University San Marcos, TX Found in San Marcos, Texas State University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 41% of students attending Texas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,080 1.8% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,716
12	Troy University	1075	95.35	970 – 1,180	12842	39392	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Troy University Troy, AL Found in Troy, Troy University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and 27% of students will graduate in......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,075 1.4% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
13	Marshall University	1070	96.63	960 – 1,180	8076	39561	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Marshall University Huntington, WV Based in Huntington, Marshall University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students at Marshall University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,070 0.5% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $8,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,561
14	Georgia Southern University	1045	69.5	950 – 1,140	15971	44423	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Sun Belt Conference Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Located in Statesboro, Georgia Southern University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 30% of students attending Georgia Southern University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,045 1.9% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,423