2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Binghamton University	0.41	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Selectivity Index 0.4 6.4% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
2	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	0.297	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 9.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
3	University of Vermont	0.2412	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.8% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
4	New Jersey Institute of Technology	0.2351	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
5	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	0.2124	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
6	University of Hartford	0.1043	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 21.6% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY

0.4 6.4%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD

0.3 9.8%

72.4%

1,240 – 1,420

$17,704

$55,137

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

University of VermontBurlington, VT

0.2 14.8%

65.3%

1,320 – 1,440

$22,062

$48,164

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ

0.2 4.2%

65.1%

1,250 – 1,470

$16,736

$69,591

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA

0.2 3.8%

83.0%

1,190 – 1,380

$17,624

$61,467

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – America East

University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT

0.1 21.6%

95.8%

1,130 – 1,320

$30,553

$42,581

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Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

0.4
6.4%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

0.3
9.8%

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

0.2
14.8%

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

0.2
4.2%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

0.2
3.8%

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

0.1
21.6%