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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	Trinity University	0.7724	25.92	1,330 – 1,490	32264	55224	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 99% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $31,314 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Selectivity Index 0.8 6.2% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
2	Millsaps College	0.4114	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	26739	46137	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Millsaps College Jackson, MS Millsaps College was founded in 1890 and has produced well-known actors, poets, professors, politicians, and athletes. “The Bowl” is the home of Homecoming activities, concerts, and events on campus. The college’s motto is “In pursuit of excellence” (Ad Excellentiam) and it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Selectivity Index 0.4 117.8% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
3	Centre College	0.3677	55.53	1,240 – 1,430	23780	50073	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $23,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
4	Hendrix College	0.3252	55.63	1,240 – 1,400	24236	39913	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Hendrix College Conway, AR Most students at Hendrix College are undergraduates, but it awards up to Master's degrees. The school gives 100% of students institutional grant aid, with each package averaging $25,518. There are 26 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Selectivity Index 0.3 13.3% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
5	Southwestern University	0.3196	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $30,608 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Selectivity Index 0.3 20.1% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
6	The University of the South	0.3086	56.9	1,230 – 1,400	33616	53456	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Selectivity Index 0.3 9.0% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
7	Rhodes College	0.2609	49.68	1,290 – 1,430	30590	48898	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 19.5% Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $30,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
8	Berry College	0.2283	64	1,120 – 1,320	25383	45014	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 66%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.6% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
9	Oglethorpe University	0.1871	88.6	1,100 – 1,340	22251	42691	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Selectivity Index 0.2 37.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691

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 – Southern Athletic Association

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.8 6.2%

25.9%

1,330 – 1,490

$32,264

$55,224

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.4 117.8%

43.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,739

$46,137

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.4

55.5%

1,240 – 1,430

$23,780

$50,073

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 13.3%

55.6%

1,240 – 1,400

$24,236

$39,913

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 20.1%

43.1%

1,160 – 1,320

$30,687

$49,249

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 9.0%

56.9%

1,230 – 1,400

$33,616

$53,456

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 19.5%

49.7%

1,290 – 1,430

$30,590

$48,898

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.2 0.6%

64.0%

1,120 – 1,320

$25,383

$45,014

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.2 37.5%

88.6%

1,100 – 1,340

$22,251

$42,691

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