2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South 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	Mississippi College	3.1257	29.11	1,010 – 1,210	28559	42011	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 29% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Selectivity Index 3.1 267.2% Acceptance Rate 29.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
2	University of West Alabama	0.7836	42.65	890 – 1,090	13954	37106	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 285.3% Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
3	University of West Georgia	0.603	51.61	950 – 1,130	12913	41000	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Located in Carrollton, the University of West Georgia accepts 52% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 9.3% Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000
4	Union University	0.4979	60.41	1,120 – 1,380	28452	45505	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 3.3% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
5	Lee University	0.496	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20416	38082	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 0.5% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
6	North Greenville University	0.484	66.67	1,060 – 1,270	21346	38173	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference North Greenville University Tigerville, SC Based in Tigerville, North Greenville University accepts 67% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Greenville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 41.3% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
7	University of West Florida	0.4485	58.24	1,040 – 1,260	10092	42204	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 58% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 5.1% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $10,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
8	Trevecca Nazarene University	0.3862	69.44	980 – 1,190	18035	46065	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
9	Valdosta State University	0.359	72.29	920 – 1,110	11144	39416	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University was originally an all women college when it opened in 1913. It became coeducational in 1950. Today, it’s a part of the University System of Georgia. 356 athletes compete as the Blazers, wearing red and black. VSU is a NCAA Division II with football school. Selectivity Index 0.4 3.4% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
10	Shorter University	0.3472	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 5.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
11	University of Alabama in Huntsville	0.3379	68.57	1,190 – 1,410	19396	55610	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.8% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
12	University of Montevallo	0.307	53.85	1,010 – 1,240	17890	35406	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 54% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.6% Acceptance Rate 53.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
13	Chowan University	0.1791	68.79	880 – 1,150	15206	30096	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 71% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 37.5% Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096
14	Delta State University	0.1763	100	930 – 1,150	14021	36265	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Delta State University Cleveland, MS Based in Cleveland, Delta State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Delta State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,265
15	Auburn University at Montgomery	0.1611	91.57	980 – 1,190	13945	38216	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.9% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
16	Christian Brothers University	0.1548	86.7	1,020 – 1,200	16754	48592	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Gulf South Conference Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Located in Memphis, Christian Brothers University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 33.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,754 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,592