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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	Tarleton State University	0.4775	52.56	--	15363	46729	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 3.2% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
2	Grand Canyon University	0.3976	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Selectivity Index 0.4 4.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
3	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	0.3655	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 28.7% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
4	The University of Texas at Arlington	0.3079	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.4% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
5	California Baptist University	0.247	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 15.7% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
6	Seattle University	0.176	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.5% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
7	Stephen F Austin State University	0.1707	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.8% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
8	Southern Utah University	0.1539	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147

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 – Western Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.5 3.2%

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.4 4.5%

60.4%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.4 28.7%

94.0%

870 – 1,090

$6,978

$35,812

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.3 2.4%

81.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$14,956

$60,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.2 15.7%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.2 12.5%

77.0%

1,150 – 1,370

$37,103

$64,656

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.2 14.8%

74.5%

970 – 1,150

$15,498

$43,144

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Western Athletic Conference

0.2 11.1%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

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