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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	Colorado College	1.6151	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Selectivity Index 1.6 4.5% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
2	Centenary College of Louisiana	0.4354	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 16.1% Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
3	University of Dallas	0.3774	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Selectivity Index 0.4 33.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
4	University of St Thomas	0.3238	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Selectivity Index 0.3 32.3% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
5	Schreiner University	0.1717	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 26.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO

1.6 4.5%

18.5%

1,270 – 1,460

$35,281

$47,611

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LA

0.4 16.1%

55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

University of DallasIrving, TX

0.4 33.5%

53.4%

1,120 – 1,360

$31,221

$45,950

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

University of St ThomasHouston, TX

0.3 32.3%

89.9%

960 – 1,200

$20,469

$49,971

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX

0.2 26.2%

88.0%

970 – 1,170

$21,786

$45,527

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

1.6
4.5%

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

0.4
16.1%

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

0.4
33.5%

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

0.3
32.3%

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

0.2
26.2%