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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

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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	0.8139	24.88	1,340 – 1,490	32224	55224	#1 2027 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 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Selectivity Index 0.8 5.4% Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
2	Millsaps College	0.4114	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	27737	46137	#2 2027 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 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
3	Centre College	0.3696	48.16	1,240 – 1,410	23860	50073	#3 2027 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 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Selectivity Index 0.4 3.6% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
4	Southwestern University	0.3312	43.48	1,160 – 1,370	32228	49249	#4 2027 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, $31,958 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 3.6% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
5	Rhodes College	0.3277	51.51	1,320 – 1,460	31037	48898	#5 2027 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 36.3% Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
6	The University of the South	0.3144	56.42	1,250 – 1,400	34815	53456	#6 2027 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 1.9% Acceptance Rate 56.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
7	Berry College	0.2118	73.15	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 73% 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 85% first year retention rate and around 65%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 7.2% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
8	Maryville College	0.1938	68.85	1,040 – 1,240	21469	39305	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 69% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
9	Oglethorpe University	0.1772	89.8	1,120 – 1,290	20490	42691	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Oglethorpe University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Oglethorpe University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $32,484 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 5.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691

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 – Southern Athletic Association

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.8 5.4%

24.9%

1,340 – 1,490

$32,224

$55,224

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.4

43.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$27,737

$46,137

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.4 3.6%

48.2%

1,240 – 1,410

$23,860

$50,073

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 3.6%

43.5%

1,160 – 1,370

$32,228

$49,249

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 36.3%

51.5%

1,320 – 1,460

$31,037

$48,898

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.3 1.9%

56.4%

1,250 – 1,400

$34,815

$53,456

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.2 7.2%

73.2%

1,120 – 1,320

$25,363

$45,014

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.2

68.9%

1,040 – 1,240

$21,469

$39,305

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Athletic Association

0.2 5.3%

89.8%

1,120 – 1,290

$20,490

$42,691

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