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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast 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	Endicott College	0.3079	72.29	1,140 – 1,290	39988	57286	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.6% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $39,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
2	Gordon College	0.2517	85.62	1,150 – 1,370	25250	45839	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 33 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Biology/Biological Sciences, General program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.3 29.9% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
3	Wentworth Institute of Technology	0.2177	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35585	71868	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 91% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.6% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
4	Nichols College	0.2031	88.14	960 – 1,180	31032	47830	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Nichols College Dudley, MA Most programs at Nichols College focus on business – in fact, Business/Commerce, General is the most commonly chosen out of 1 available programs and majors. Although the school has Universalist roots, it’s nonsectarian today. The Bisons participate in the Commonwealth Coast Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $31,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,830
5	Roger Williams University	0.1591	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
6	Western New England University	0.1499	83.48	1,090 – 1,310	31548	51771	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Western New England University Springfield, MA Based in Springfield, Western New England University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Western New England University will receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,209 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.0% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,771
7	Suffolk University	0.1405	82.2	1,110 – 1,310	33089	55856	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Suffolk University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Suffolk University’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Suffolk University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Suffolk University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 47% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 18.0% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
8	University of New England	0.1346	91.63	1,050 – 1,240	38675	48957	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference University of New England Biddeford, ME Founded in 1939 as College Séraphique, The University of New England underwent several name changes before receiving its current moniker in 1996. The school has two campuses, one in Maine and one in Tangier, Morocco. UNE is also the largest private university in the state and the five schools offer 52 majors and programs. Selectivity Index 0.1 4.8% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $38,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,957
9	Curry College	0.0894	92.05	1,090 – 1,170	30367	46746	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference Curry College Milton, MA Located in Milton, Curry College accepts 92% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 33.3% Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $30,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,746

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 – Commonwealth Coast Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.3 3.6%

72.3%

1,140 – 1,290

$39,988

$57,286

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.3 29.9%

85.6%

1,150 – 1,370

$25,250

$45,839

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.2 4.6%

91.2%

1,130 – 1,330

$35,585

$71,868

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.2

88.1%

960 – 1,180

$31,032

$47,830

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.2

87.8%

1,140 – 1,310

$37,936

$53,845

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.1 7.0%

83.5%

1,090 – 1,310

$31,548

$51,771

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.1 18.0%

82.2%

1,110 – 1,310

$33,089

$55,856

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.1 4.8%

91.6%

1,050 – 1,240

$38,675

$48,957

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Commonwealth Coast Conference

0.1 33.3%

92.1%

1,090 – 1,170

$30,367

$46,746

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