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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	William Carey University	0.8015	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 24.6% Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
2	Blue Mountain Christian University	0.6354	88.95	1,010 – 1,180	24712	35401	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 57% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 11.3% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
3	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	0.6215	75.72	890 – 1,090	7308	35495	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA Based in Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $7,308 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,495
4	Middle Georgia State University	0.3055	99.68	940 – 1,190	11883	39624	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 13% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $11,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
5	The University of Tennessee Southern	0.301	86.71	970 – 1,180	14546	36151	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Found in Pulaski, The University of Tennessee Southern’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of students attending The University of Tennessee Southern currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 23% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 31.8% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
6	Brewton-Parker Christian University	0.2771	96.49	920 – 1,060	25613	35732	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 96% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 13.8% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $25,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
7	University of Mobile	0.2493	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Based in Mobile, the University of Mobile accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 21.0% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
8	Loyola University New Orleans	0.1301	93.05	1,070 – 1,240	26291	34092	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 58% four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 11.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092

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 States Athletic Conference

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

0.8 24.6%

60.3%

1,020 – 1,220

$15,469

$37,639

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

0.6 11.3%

89.0%

1,010 – 1,180

$24,712

$35,401

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

0.6

75.7%

890 – 1,090

$7,308

$35,495

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

0.3 10.2%

99.7%

940 – 1,190

$11,883

$39,624

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

0.3 31.8%

86.7%

970 – 1,180

$14,546

$36,151

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

0.3 13.8%

96.5%

920 – 1,060

$25,613

$35,732

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

0.2 21.0%

77.9%

1,110 – 1,310

$22,382

$37,411

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

0.1 11.6%

93.1%

1,070 – 1,240

$26,291

$34,092

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