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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic 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	Tougaloo College	12.7252	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Selectivity Index 12.7 Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
2	Oakwood University	0.4688	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Selectivity Index 0.5 16.1% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
3	Dillard University	0.1859	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
4	Southern University at New Orleans	0.1427	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 6.6% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
5	Fisk University	0.1173	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Selectivity Index 0.1 43.6% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
6	Wiley University	0.0532	97.35	--	10290	28078	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Selectivity Index 0.1 96.6% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
7	Talladega College	0.0233	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 99.0% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613

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 – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS

12.7

7.2%

880 – 1,090

$12,158

$25,777

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL

0.5 16.1%

50.7%

930 – 1,110

$22,833

$30,969

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA

0.2

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Southern University at New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

0.1 6.6%

60.2%

800 – 970

$14,825

$29,148

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Fisk UniversityNashville, TN

0.1 43.6%

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Wiley UniversityMarshall, TX

0.1 96.6%

97.4%

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$10,290

$28,078

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Talladega CollegeTalladega, AL

0.0 99.0%

99.3%

850 – 1,090

$12,450

$22,613

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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

0.5
16.1%

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

0.1
6.6%

Fisk University
Nashville, TN

0.1
43.6%

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

0.1
96.6%

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

0.0
99.0%