2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley 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	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	0.3703	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 4.6% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
2	Tennessee Technological University	0.3271	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
3	University of Southern Indiana	0.3101	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.5% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
4	The University of Tennessee-Martin	0.2563	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
5	Southeast Missouri State University	0.2508	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Selectivity Index 0.3 6.6% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
6	Lindenwood University	0.2405	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Selectivity Index 0.2 21.9% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
7	Tennessee State University	0.1932	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 23.0% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
8	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	0.1871	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 9.2% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
9	Eastern Illinois University	0.1489	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 3.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694

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 – Ohio Valley Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.4 4.6%

57.7%

1,010 – 1,220

$11,225

$40,040

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.3

83.2%

1,040 – 1,280

$15,138

$43,759

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.3 3.5%

95.8%

1,040 – 1,250

$14,066

$42,323

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.3 8.7%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.3 6.6%

69.0%

970 – 1,190

$14,843

$38,150

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.2 21.9%

56.8%

1,070 – 1,270

$18,698

$45,711

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.2 23.0%

70.2%

890 – 1,070

$9,231

$34,160

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.2 9.2%

97.2%

930 – 1,160

$15,182

$46,384

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Ohio Valley Conference

0.1 3.4%

65.4%

910 – 1,130

$14,621

$42,694

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