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 | William Jewell College | 0.6005 | 41.05 | 970 – 1,190 | 19294 | 54197 |
#1
William Jewell College
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| 2 | Quincy University | 0.5486 | 55.1 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 19477 | 43331 |
#2
Quincy University
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| 3 | Southwest Baptist University | 0.4259 | 68.39 | 930 – 1,240 | 21336 | 38855 |
#3
Southwest Baptist University
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| 4 | Drury University | 0.3744 | 65.75 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 21903 | 37508 |
#4
Drury University
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| 5 | Upper Iowa University | 0.3139 | 96.46 | 930 – 1,140 | 20426 | 48776 |
#5
Upper Iowa University
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| 6 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 0.2801 | 14.21 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 14008 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 7 | McKendree University | 0.2606 | 71.72 | 920 – 1,300 | 22444 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 8 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 0.2415 | 78.63 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 17366 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 9 | Lewis University | 0.1932 | 69.16 | 990 – 1,270 | 18959 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 10 | Rockhurst University | 0.188 | 93.92 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 25787 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 11 | Truman State University | 0.1864 | 85.15 | 1,280 – 1,400 | 13602 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 12 | University of Illinois Springfield | 0.1614 | 83.16 | 950 – 1,210 | 10809 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 13 | University of Indianapolis | 0.1554 | 72.8 | 970 – 1,190 | 22662 | 46452 |
#13
University of Indianapolis
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| 14 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | 0.1281 | 95.13 | 970 – 1,240 | 22983 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
|
School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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