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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	Southern University and A & M College	0.5715	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 1.5% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
2	Alcorn State University	0.4544	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Selectivity Index 0.5 58.9% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
3	Grambling State University	0.401	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 39.8% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
4	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	0.366	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though General Studies is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Selectivity Index 0.4 11.8% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
5	Mississippi Valley State University	0.3492	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 5.8% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
6	Alabama A & M University	0.2504	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 12.3% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
7	Prairie View A & M University	0.2316	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 45.4% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
8	Texas Southern University	0.1846	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 23.6% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
9	Alabama State University	0.1535	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 21.1% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
10	Bethune-Cookman University	0.1182	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
11	Jackson State University	0.0711	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530

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 – Southwestern Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.6 1.5%

35.1%

840 – 1,020

$18,353

$33,033

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.5 58.9%

45.3%

840 – 1,010

$12,376

$27,752

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.4 39.8%

44.9%

870 – 1,030

$17,018

$25,589

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.4 11.8%

41.2%

810 – 1,000

$12,373

$31,161

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.3 5.8%

92.4%

760 – 930

$10,232

$25,817

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.3 12.3%

58.0%

810 – 1,020

$17,152

$27,851

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.2 45.4%

79.3%

870 – 1,080

$14,448

$36,350

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.2 23.6%

96.9%

820 – 1,010

$13,584

$32,986

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.2 21.1%

97.6%

850 – 1,040

$13,138

$27,453

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.1 14.9%

88.2%

830 – 990

$12,476

$28,282

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Southwestern Athletic Conference

0.1 14.9%

93.2%

850 – 1,050

$23,450

$30,530

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