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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	Newman University	0.7702	47.61	970 – 1,210	19315	47051	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 64.8% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
2	Rogers State University	0.5902	66.83	800 – 1,070	13953	39324	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Rogers State University Claremore, OK Located in Claremore, Rogers State University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Rogers State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 100.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $13,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
3	University of Central Oklahoma	0.5437	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,080 each. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 26.2% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
4	Fort Hays State University	0.4511	91.77	940 – 1,340	13774	44428	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 15.9% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
5	University of Central Missouri	0.4371	63.8	930 – 1,180	15728	41593	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 73% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 1.6% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
6	Northeastern State University	0.3204	99.35	930 – 1,140	11153	41207	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Located in Tahlequah, Northeastern State University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 25.6% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,207
7	Pittsburg State University	0.2831	87.27	930 – 1,180	19357	43793	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Selectivity Index 0.3 7.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
8	Northwest Missouri State University	0.2472	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.7% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
9	Emporia State University	0.231	97.71	970 – 1,180	15441	41389	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.5% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
10	Missouri Western State University	0.2203	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
11	University of Nebraska at Kearney	0.2052	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Selectivity Index 0.2 22.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
12	Missouri Southern State University	0.1941	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 21.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866

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 – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.8 64.8%

47.6%

970 – 1,210

$19,315

$47,051

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.6 100.7%

66.8%

800 – 1,070

$13,953

$39,324

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.5 26.2%

81.8%

1,010 – 1,180

$18,893

$43,074

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.5 15.9%

91.8%

940 – 1,340

$13,774

$44,428

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.4 1.6%

63.8%

930 – 1,180

$15,728

$41,593

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.3 25.6%

99.4%

930 – 1,140

$11,153

$41,207

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.3 7.1%

87.3%

930 – 1,180

$19,357

$43,793

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.2 25.7%

86.1%

970 – 1,180

$15,497

$41,695

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.2 13.5%

97.7%

970 – 1,180

$15,441

$41,389

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.2

100.0%

890 – 1,140

$12,764

$37,499

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.2 22.0%

89.5%

970 – 1,210

$16,249

$43,241

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

0.2 21.0%

97.1%

950 – 1,200

$11,264

$37,866

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