2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern 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	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	2.9017	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Selectivity Index 2.9 1,120.7% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
2	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	0.3741	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.9% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
3	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
4	Virginia Military Institute	0.3424	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Selectivity Index 0.3 18.8% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
5	Wofford College	0.3295	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Selectivity Index 0.3 6.7% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
6	East Tennessee State University	0.2802	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
7	Furman University	0.2491	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.9% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
8	Mercer University	0.2269	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 27.9% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
9	Western Carolina University	0.1898	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 23.8% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
10	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	0.0712	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 65.3% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869

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 Conference

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

2.9 1,120.7%

28.6%

1,030 – 1,240

$22,124

$60,168

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.4 2.9%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,210

$15,347

$42,209

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.4

82.4%

1,100 – 1,300

$34,926

$49,466

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.3 18.8%

74.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$18,825

$63,545

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.3 6.7%

54.9%

1,240 – 1,370

$30,481

$52,076

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.3

86.2%

1,010 – 1,240

$16,286

$38,704

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.2 17.9%

48.7%

1,300 – 1,450

$34,086

$50,796

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.2 27.9%

64.3%

1,170 – 1,360

$24,364

$50,231

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.2 23.8%

70.8%

1,030 – 1,250

$13,767

$43,085

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern Conference

0.1 65.3%

91.1%

1,090 – 1,260

$11,404

$39,869

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