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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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	8.858	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Selectivity Index 8.9 30.4% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
2	Rust College	0.4748	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
3	Oakwood University	0.4688	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist are the most popular majors. Selectivity Index 0.5 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
4	University of the Virgin Islands	0.3103	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
5	Dillard University	0.1859	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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
6	Southern University at New Orleans	0.1427	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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 $25 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 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
7	Stillman College	0.1324	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
8	Fisk University	0.1173	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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 Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
9	Voorhees University	0.0799	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
10	Wiley University	0.0532	97.35	--	10290	28078	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
11	Wilberforce University	0.0484	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
12	Talladega College	0.0233	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – HBCU 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 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