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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	1.6394	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	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 4.2% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 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	25953	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 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life. Many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Selectivity Index 0.4 7.3% Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,953 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	29209	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 33.2% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
4	Lyon College	0.3591	62.76	1,080 – 1,240	19872	37629	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 63% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 31% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
5	University of St Thomas	0.3304	89.92	980 – 1,210	20599	49971	#5 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 31.8% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
6	Hendrix College	0.3249	55.65	1,140 – 1,400	24699	39913	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference 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 $26,884. There are 27 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
7	University of the Ozarks	0.2633	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	20088	37651	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
8	McMurry University	0.2104	57.04	960 – 1,170	20723	38647	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
9	Texas Lutheran University	0.1751	95.71	1,050 – 1,250	25119	48125	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
10	Schreiner University	0.1693	88.2	970 – 1,170	22884	45527	#10 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 99% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 67% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
11	Concordia University Texas	0.088	91.25	860 – 1,120	24723	48058	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

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

1.6 4.2%

18.5%

1,270 – 1,460

$36,123

$47,611

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

0.4 7.3%

55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,953

$42,821

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

0.4 33.2%

53.4%

1,120 – 1,360

$29,209

$45,950

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

0.4

62.8%

1,080 – 1,240

$19,872

$37,629

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

0.3 31.8%

89.9%

980 – 1,210

$20,599

$49,971

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

0.3

55.7%

1,140 – 1,400

$24,699

$39,913

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

0.3

59.5%

1,040 – 1,200

$20,088

$37,651

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

0.2

57.0%

960 – 1,170

$20,723

$38,647

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

0.2

95.7%

1,050 – 1,250

$25,119

$48,125

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

0.2 1.1%

88.2%

970 – 1,170

$22,884

$45,527

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

0.1

91.3%

860 – 1,120

$24,723

$48,058

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