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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate 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	Minot State University	1.1546	64.62	970 – 1,180	12349	46214	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Minot State University Minot, ND Based in Minot, Minot State University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 26.3% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
2	University of Mary	0.5789	78.25	1,090 – 1,290	19225	50191	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.6 25.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
3	Minnesota State University Moorhead	0.4674	52.95	980 – 1,190	18231	45873	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Based in Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 6.4% Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
4	Winona State University	0.3962	68.48	1,010 – 1,220	18919	51288	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Winona State University Winona, MN Winona State University is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Founded in 1858 as the First State Normal School of Minnesota, it would get its current moniker in 1975. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,288
5	Augustana University	0.3849	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 0.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
6	Northern State University	0.3602	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 10.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
7	Minnesota State University, Mankato	0.3173	91.33	1,010 – 1,210	17227	50098	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN Based in Mankato, Minnesota State University- Mankato accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 43% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 22.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
8	Southwest Minnesota State University	0.2941	64.09	930 – 1,140	14839	43282	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Based in Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 73%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 20.5% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,282
9	University of Minnesota Duluth	0.2507	88.76	1,150 – 1,320	19542	52840	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN Found in Duluth, the University of Minnesota Duluth accepts 89% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 12.2% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
10	Bemidji State University	0.2504	91.31	1,040 – 1,180	16349	47469	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Bemidji State University accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.9% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,469
11	Concordia University-Saint Paul	0.2062	78.87	1,080 – 1,240	17989	50646	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Found in Saint Paul, Concordia University-Saint Paul accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.2% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,646
12	Saint Cloud State University	0.1869	94.95	970 – 1,220	14648	47215	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Based in Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students at Saint Cloud State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
13	University of Minnesota-Crookston	0.1838	87.81	1,010 – 1,180	13442	51905	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Based in Crookston, the University of Minnesota-Crookston’s acceptance rate is 88%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 48.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,905
14	University of Sioux Falls	0.1812	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 34.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712