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.
| Rank | Institution | Selectivity Index | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickinson State University | 0.8001 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#1
Dickinson State University
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| 2 | University of Providence | 0.7039 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 3 | Arizona Christian University | 0.504 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 4 | Valley City State University | 0.4794 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#4
Valley City State University
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| 5 | Rocky Mountain College | 0.3585 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 6 | Carroll College | 0.3045 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 7 | The College of Idaho | 0.2978 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 8 | Montana Technological University | 0.2936 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
#8
Montana Technological University
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| 9 | Simpson University | 0.2873 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 10 | Southern Oregon University | 0.2804 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 11 | Dakota State University | 0.2166 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#11
Dakota State University
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| 12 | Eastern Oregon University | 0.1745 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 13 | The University of Montana-Western | 0.1612 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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