2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun 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	Thomas University	1.4391	43.16	920 – 1,140	19087	45305	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Thomas University Thomasville, GA Thomas University received 500 last admissions cycle and, out of the accepted students, 62% enrolled. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is the most popular area of study by far, followed by andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Selectivity Index 1.4 10.5% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
2	Ave Maria University	0.647	44.81	1,080 – 1,310	23515	43572	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in southwest Florida. Found in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, AMU is the first new Catholic university since 1963. The school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.6 21.0% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,515 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
3	Southeastern University	0.5092	61.65	1,030 – 1,230	27935	36314	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Found in Lakeland, Southeastern University accepts 62% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 65% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 15.8% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $27,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,314
4	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	0.3956	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	41550	65391	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Located in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.1% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
5	Savannah College of Art and Design	0.3376	83.68	1,080 – 1,280	46524	34110	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Savannah College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.3% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
6	College of Coastal Georgia	0.2632	98.13	850 – 1,120	12670	35382	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA Found in Brunswick, the College of Coastal Georgia accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students attending the College of Coastal Georgia will receive grant aid from the school. At the College of Coastal Georgia,......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.2% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,382
7	Webber International University	0.2319	77.56	890 – 1,040	29716	37691	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Webber International University Babson Park, FL Selectivity Index 0.2 46.1% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $29,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,691
8	St. Thomas University	0.1213	99.4	890 – 1,110	27029	44435	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, St- Thomas University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At St- Thomas University, there is a 72%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 27.6% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,435
9	Florida Memorial University	0.0611	74.31	--	18366	28943	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 25% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 20.1% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943

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 – The Sun Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

1.4 10.5%

43.2%

920 – 1,140

$19,087

$45,305

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.6 21.0%

44.8%

1,080 – 1,310

$23,515

$43,572

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.5 15.8%

61.7%

1,030 – 1,230

$27,935

$36,314

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.4 2.1%

64.8%

1,170 – 1,380

$41,550

$65,391

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.3 3.3%

83.7%

1,080 – 1,280

$46,524

$34,110

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.3 8.2%

98.1%

850 – 1,120

$12,670

$35,382

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.2 46.1%

77.6%

890 – 1,040

$29,716

$37,691

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.1 27.6%

99.4%

890 – 1,110

$27,029

$44,435

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – The Sun Conference

0.1 20.1%

74.3%

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$18,366

$28,943

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