2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

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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	Lipscomb University	0.3678	67.73	1,150 – 1,380	27695	50454	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.5% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
2	Florida Gulf Coast University	0.329	63.44	1,040 – 1,210	12863	45029	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Based in Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 46% of students attending Florida Gulf Coast University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 12.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,029
3	University of North Florida	0.3092	53.24	1,050 – 1,250	11135	46546	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida accepts 53% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending the University of North Florida will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.2% Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $11,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
4	Jacksonville University	0.2864	56.94	1,110 – 1,280	24238	61991	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.6% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
5	Austin Peay State University	0.2849	96.41	970 – 1,180	9882	38779	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Found in Clarksville, Austin Peay State University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 80% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 11.4% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,779
6	Tarleton State University	0.2717	89.55	990 – 1,170	16159	46729	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
7	Eastern Kentucky University	0.2569	77.61	1,010 – 1,210	12279	38611	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Based in Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students at Eastern Kentucky University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.8% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,279 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,611
8	Bellarmine University	0.1521	86.11	1,130 – 1,310	23165	49819	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Bellarmine University Louisville, KY Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university providing a liberal arts education. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 60% six year graduation rate. BU is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville right near the Bardstown Road corridor. Selectivity Index 0.2 27.1% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,819
9	Queens University of Charlotte	0.144	62.08	1,100 – 1,320	31839	48170	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC Found in Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte accepts 62% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Queens University of Charlotte currently receive grant aid from the school. At Queens University of Charlotte, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 28.0% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,170

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 Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.4 2.5%

67.7%

1,150 – 1,380

$27,695

$50,454

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3 12.0%

63.4%

1,040 – 1,210

$12,863

$45,029

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3 8.2%

53.2%

1,050 – 1,250

$11,135

$46,546

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3 10.6%

56.9%

1,110 – 1,280

$24,238

$61,991

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3 11.4%

96.4%

970 – 1,180

$9,882

$38,779

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3

89.6%

990 – 1,170

$16,159

$46,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.3 3.8%

77.6%

1,010 – 1,210

$12,279

$38,611

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.2 27.1%

86.1%

1,130 – 1,310

$23,165

$49,819

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Atlantic Sun Conference

0.1 28.0%

62.1%

1,100 – 1,320

$31,839

$48,170

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