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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	The University of Tampa	0.4113	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.7% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
2	Rollins College	0.2911	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 26.8% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
3	Nova Southeastern University	0.2129	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.5% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
4	Lynn University	0.1765	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.5% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
5	Florida Southern College	0.1687	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 20.1% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
6	Florida Institute of Technology	0.1626	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.2 10.3% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
7	Eckerd College	0.1623	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.2% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
8	Saint Leo University	0.1553	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 20.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
9	Palm Beach Atlantic University	0.1127	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
10	Barry University	0.0971	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 28.6% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637

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

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.4 2.7%

40.3%

1,100 – 1,270

$35,975

$48,397

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.3 26.8%

47.5%

1,200 – 1,360

$37,134

$48,239

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 1.5%

73.2%

1,030 – 1,310

$32,756

$58,153

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 12.5%

73.5%

1,050 – 1,210

$39,582

$41,427

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 20.1%

59.1%

1,120 – 1,320

$30,462

$47,749

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 10.3%

57.7%

1,130 – 1,320

$36,364

$41,941

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 12.2%

75.8%

1,170 – 1,340

$40,122

$37,505

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.2 20.5%

72.1%

980 – 1,190

$19,478

$41,619

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.1

88.3%

990 – 1,220

$31,103

$42,366

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Sunshine State Conference

0.1 28.6%

77.2%

910 – 1,120

$23,930

$47,637

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