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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic 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	Fairfield University	1.1313	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. Selectivity Index 1.1 59.0% Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
2	Canisius University	0.2048	73.23	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.8% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
3	Niagara University	0.1674	87.6	1,070 – 1,270	16613	48289	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.2 79.2% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
4	Mount St. Mary's University	0.1634	72.58	1,020 – 1,310	23027	48915	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 72% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
5	Iona University	0.1479	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	29978	51218	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
6	Quinnipiac University	0.1381	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	65744	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 74% of undergraduates will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 10.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
7	Siena University	0.1276	84.64	1,190 – 1,440	32955	56526	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Siena University Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 16.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
8	Saint Peter's University	0.1252	90.3	970 – 1,170	13775	42470	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470
9	Merrimack College	0.1194	69.27	1,000 – 1,250	38504	54316	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 15.2% Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $38,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
10	Rider University	0.1159	77.41	1,120 – 1,310	26506	51289	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 77% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year graduation rate is 55%. The common areas of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 0.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
11	Manhattan University	0.0469	82.16	1,020 – 1,360	29717	64472	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 90% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 53.4% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472

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

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

1.1 59.0%

25.1%

1,290 – 1,400

$49,958

$73,693

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.2 13.8%

73.2%

1,060 – 1,320

$19,666

$46,089

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.2 79.2%

87.6%

1,070 – 1,270

$16,613

$48,289

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.2 1.3%

72.6%

1,020 – 1,310

$23,027

$48,915

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1

86.9%

1,120 – 1,310

$29,978

$51,218

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1 10.1%

70.3%

1,170 – 1,330

$40,632

$65,744

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1 16.2%

84.6%

1,190 – 1,440

$32,955

$56,526

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1

90.3%

970 – 1,170

$13,775

$42,470

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1 15.2%

69.3%

1,000 – 1,250

$38,504

$54,316

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.1 0.3%

77.4%

1,120 – 1,310

$26,506

$51,289

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

0.0 53.4%

82.2%

1,020 – 1,360

$29,717

$64,472

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