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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	William Penn University	0.8086	51.88	890 – 1,110	22740	40189	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 1.3% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
2	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	0.6175	56.87	940 – 1,140	22929	43860	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 131.3% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
3	Missouri Baptist University	0.5968	68.6	710 – 970	27623	38997	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 11.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
4	Missouri Valley College	0.4214	69.18	900 – 1,060	18923	36902	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 53% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 38.2% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $18,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
5	Mount Mercy University	0.3386	82.52	1,010 – 1,210	24347	52871	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 73% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 45.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
6	MidAmerica Nazarene University	0.3355	78.8	940 – 1,140	32081	57433	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $21,399 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 6.0% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
7	Baker University	0.271	94.19	760 – 1,080	26211	54747	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 11.3% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 760 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $26,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
8	Benedictine College	0.233	98.12	1,130 – 1,360	28629	45000	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 22.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
9	Grand View University	0.2107	99.09	930 – 1,110	22319	47582	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 46% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.1% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
10	Graceland University-Lamoni	0.1921	80.83	890 – 1,170	19574	40792	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 55%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.2% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
11	Culver-Stockton College	0.104	99.1	970 – 1,080	21996	40673	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 46.0% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $21,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
12	Clarke University	0.0771	71.83	900 – 1,180	26725	49157	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference Clarke University Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Clarke University’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Clarke University currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $24,838 each. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 44.5% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.8 1.3%

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,740

$40,189

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.6 131.3%

56.9%

940 – 1,140

$22,929

$43,860

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.6 11.0%

68.6%

710 – 970

$27,623

$38,997

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.4 38.2%

69.2%

900 – 1,060

$18,923

$36,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.3 45.0%

82.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$24,347

$52,871

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.3 6.0%

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$32,081

$57,433

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.3 11.3%

94.2%

760 – 1,080

$26,211

$54,747

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.2 22.4%

98.1%

1,130 – 1,360

$28,629

$45,000

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.2 0.1%

99.1%

930 – 1,110

$22,319

$47,582

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.2 25.2%

80.8%

890 – 1,170

$19,574

$40,792

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.1 46.0%

99.1%

970 – 1,080

$21,996

$40,673

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Heart of America Athletic Conference

0.1 44.5%

71.8%

900 – 1,180

$26,725

$49,157

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