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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

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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	Gordon College	0.3113	69.23	1,150 – 1,370	25299	45839	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 32 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Experimental Psychology program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.3 15.2% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
2	Endicott College	0.2986	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57286	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $41,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
3	Nichols College	0.2239	80.84	1,030 – 1,240	32337	47830	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 Conference of New England....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 10.6% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,830
4	Wentworth Institute of Technology	0.2177	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35604	71868	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 4.5% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,604 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
5	Western New England University	0.1499	83.48	1,090 – 1,310	27056	51771	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 97% of students attending Western New England University will receive institutional grant aid. They receive $30,597 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.1% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,771
6	Roger Williams University	0.1487	87.71	1,150 – 1,320	38779	53845	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.6% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
7	University of New England	0.135	91.63	1,050 – 1,240	40003	48957	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 57 majors and programs. Selectivity Index 0.1 7.9% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $40,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,957
8	Suffolk University	0.1322	82.33	1,110 – 1,310	33832	55856	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 46% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 21.0% Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
9	Curry College	0.1311	87.65	1,050 – 1,230	29917	46746	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England Curry College Milton, MA Located in Milton, Curry College accepts 88% 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 46.3% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,746
10	University of Hartford	0.1048	95.75	1,130 – 1,320	31261	42581	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England 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 100% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581

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 – Conference of New England

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.3 15.2%

69.2%

1,150 – 1,370

$25,299

$45,839

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.3 3.7%

71.2%

1,200 – 1,350

$41,394

$57,286

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.2 10.6%

80.8%

1,030 – 1,240

$32,337

$47,830

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.2 4.5%

91.2%

1,130 – 1,330

$35,604

$71,868

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1 7.1%

83.5%

1,090 – 1,310

$27,056

$51,771

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1 7.6%

87.7%

1,150 – 1,320

$38,779

$53,845

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1 7.9%

91.6%

1,050 – 1,240

$40,003

$48,957

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1 21.0%

82.3%

1,110 – 1,310

$33,832

$55,856

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1 46.3%

87.7%

1,050 – 1,230

$29,917

$46,746

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Conference of New England

0.1

95.8%

1,130 – 1,320

$31,261

$42,581

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