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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	Soka University of America	1.0562	43.38	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 1.1 60.9% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
2	Providence Christian College	0.6	100	1,010 – 1,210	27422	52373	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Providence Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Providence Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Providence Christian College, there is a 79% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 96.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
3	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	0.308	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 18.8% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
4	Pacific Union College	0.2962	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 49.1% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
5	Westcliff University	0.2451	73.15	--	35553	63721	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 79.3% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	California State University Maritime Academy	0.2179	95.01	1,010 – 1,210	19040	84676	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Selectivity Index 0.2 40.0% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
7	La Sierra University	0.1451	91.5	890 – 1,160	23848	42617	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
8	University of California-Merced	0.08	90.53	980 – 1,160	13690	48475	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 84% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 65.5% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475

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 – California Pacific Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

1.1 60.9%

43.4%

1,340 – 1,510

$15,691

$51,242

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.6 96.3%

100.0%

1,010 – 1,210

$27,422

$52,373

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.3 18.8%

76.6%

1,160 – 1,360

$41,864

$65,391

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.3 49.1%

47.3%

950 – 1,190

$22,767

$52,713

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.2 79.3%

73.2%

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$35,553

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.2 40.0%

95.0%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,040

$84,676

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.1

91.5%

890 – 1,160

$23,848

$42,617

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – California Pacific Conference

0.1 65.5%

90.5%

980 – 1,160

$13,690

$48,475

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