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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges

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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	Stanford University	21.3316	3.8	1,520 – 1,590	25078	102887	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Selectivity Index 21.3 6.0% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
2	Curtis Institute of Music	20.155	4.4	--	23686	31201	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA The Curtis Institute of Music offers all students merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition. Students with demonstrated financial need may also receive aid to pay for living expenses. Highly selective, the institute only accepts 4% of applicants. 100% of these students enroll the following semester. Selectivity Index 20.2 73.7% Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
3	Harvard University	19.9809	4.18	1,460 – 1,560	17525	99572	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Selectivity Index 20.0 12.4% Acceptance Rate 4.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
4	University of Chicago	19.3618	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more Selectivity Index 19.4 1.8% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
5	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	18.9386	4.56	1,520 – 1,570	20996	131633	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Computer Science, Management Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. Selectivity Index 18.9 0.8% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
6	Princeton University	17.0045	4.42	1,500 – 1,570	15313	87815	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 42,300 applications annually. Selectivity Index 17.0 4.3% Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
7	Minerva University	16.4506	2.33	--	13324	63721	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 38% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Computer and Information Sciences, General. Selectivity Index 16.5 13.9% Acceptance Rate 2.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	Columbia University in the City of New York	16.2124	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	22520	88535	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Selectivity Index 16.2 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
9	California Institute of Technology	15.2876	3.79	1,550 – 1,590	14513	132140	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that......Read more Selectivity Index 15.3 35.8% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,550 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
10	Yale University	14.3768	4.75	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Selectivity Index 14.4 20.1% Acceptance Rate 4.8% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
11	University of Pennsylvania	13.7439	4.92	1,510 – 1,570	23570	90555	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 86% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Selectivity Index 13.7 9.3% Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
12	Dartmouth College	11.7807	6.02	1,440 – 1,560	20322	82541	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Selectivity Index 11.8 6.7% Acceptance Rate 6.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
13	Duke University	11.4695	5.24	1,510 – 1,560	21981	85792	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Selectivity Index 11.5 11.3% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
14	Vanderbilt University	10.4488	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	73909	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, Management Sciences and......Read more Selectivity Index 10.4 Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $25,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
15	Brown University	10.1735	6.34	1,460 – 1,560	26256	79131	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Selectivity Index 10.2 15.8% Acceptance Rate 6.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
16	Capitol Technology University	8.6011	11.03	1,020 – 1,230	21863	76545	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Found in Laurel, Capitol Technology University accepts 11% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students attending Capitol Technology University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 8.6 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,545
17	Northeastern University	8.2117	5.62	1,440 – 1,530	34207	78413	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northeastern University Boston, MA By enrollment, Northeastern University is one of the largest universities in Massachusetts. The school also has satellite campuses throughout the United States and Canada, including in Miami, Oakland, and Toronto, as well as one in London....Read more Selectivity Index 8.2 20.2% Acceptance Rate 5.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
18	Bowdoin College	7.9016	6.81	1,460 – 1,550	22228	61692	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Selectivity Index 7.9 5.1% Acceptance Rate 6.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
19	Cornell University	7.5131	8.38	1,500 – 1,570	26361	87830	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 97% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Selectivity Index 7.5 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
20	Johns Hopkins University	7.3682	6.11	1,540 – 1,570	26017	86306	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Selectivity Index 7.4 1.3% Acceptance Rate 6.1% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
21	College of the Ozarks	7.3181	10.97	1,040 – 1,220	11637	36507	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 80% decided to attend. Selectivity Index 7.3 8.1% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
22	Northwestern University	7.1847	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Selectivity Index 7.2 Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
23	The Juilliard School	6.9388	9.15	--	45099	22129	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 63% yield. Selectivity Index 6.9 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
24	University of Notre Dame	6.8017	9.38	1,460 – 1,540	29300	86210	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Selectivity Index 6.8 24.2% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
25	Barnard College	6.6179	10.05	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Selectivity Index 6.6 30.4% Acceptance Rate 10.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
26	Pomona College	6.6092	7.14	1,460 – 1,550	19938	60850	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, and General. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Selectivity Index 6.6 6.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
27	New York University	6.0254	9.06	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Management Science is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Selectivity Index 6.0 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
28	Swarthmore College	5.7979	7.52	1,480 – 1,560	22469	56211	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Selectivity Index 5.8 1.2% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
29	Claremont McKenna College	5.4184	9.44	1,470 – 1,550	33895	87603	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 97% of students will stay after their freshman year. Selectivity Index 5.4 3.5% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
30	Rice University	5.3483	8.01	1,500 – 1,580	23589	79751	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Selectivity Index 5.3 3.1% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
31	Amherst College	5.1412	7.72	1,460 – 1,560	19049	62537	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from All first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates total. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Selectivity Index 5.1 20.5% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
32	Williams College	5.0592	8.61	1,480 – 1,560	15894	71754	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 51% men and 48% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 16,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,340. Selectivity Index 5.1 1.5% Acceptance Rate 8.6% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
33	Helene Fuld College of Nursing	5.0147	16.95	--	43023	59213	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York, NY Based in New York, Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Helene Fuld College of Nursing will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Selectivity Index 5.0 Acceptance Rate 17.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
34	Colby College	4.8667	8.03	1,430 – 1,540	16219	60052	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 9 to 1, a 91% first year retention rate, and an 77% four-year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 4.9 25.3% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
35	Tufts University	4.5083	10.82	1,460 – 1,540	32367	68337	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. Computer Science, International Relations and Affairs, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Selectivity Index 4.5 17.0% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
36	Carnegie Mellon University	4.2186	11.07	1,500 – 1,580	35552	105360	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Selectivity Index 4.2 11.1% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
37	Washington University in St Louis	4.1443	11.92	1,480 – 1,550	22408	78073	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,970. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more Selectivity Index 4.1 7.2% Acceptance Rate 11.9% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
38	Davidson College	3.7338	12.62	1,420 – 1,510	27720	62866	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davidson College Davidson, NC Davidson College was founded in 1837 and started trying to reduce the cost of higher education for students by the 1850’s. Today, the school meets students’ financial needs through grants, employment, and more. 65% of students receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 3.7 4.2% Acceptance Rate 12.6% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
39	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo	3.656	26.54	--	9381	21557	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Based in Fajardo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo’s acceptance rate is 27%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 13% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 3.7 Acceptance Rate 26.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,381 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,557
40	Emory University	3.6214	10.3	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 95% first year retention rate, 81% four year graduation rate, and 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Selectivity Index 3.6 7.6% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
41	University of Southern California	3.5916	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Selectivity Index 3.6 66.7% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
42	Berea College	3.4812	15.67	1,110 – 1,310	5888	35676	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $54,830 on average. The most popular degree programs are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and......Read more Selectivity Index 3.5 25.3% Acceptance Rate 15.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $5,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
43	Haverford College	3.3208	13.31	1,450 – 1,540	26535	53353	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Selectivity Index 3.3 3.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
44	Middlebury College	3.2858	12.77	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Selectivity Index 3.3 20.4% Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
45	Georgetown University	3.2394	13.49	1,420 – 1,540	39083	83222	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Selectivity Index 3.2 9.4% Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
46	Boston College	3.1716	14.22	1,440 – 1,540	32519	85717	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Selectivity Index 3.2 20.8% Acceptance Rate 14.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
47	Hillsdale College	3.1257	19.25	1,350 – 1,480	23993	63721	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 93% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 75% will graduate within 4 years. Selectivity Index 3.1 18.9% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
48	Wellesley College	3.0906	14.79	1,460 – 1,550	22174	65961	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. Selectivity Index 3.1 8.8% Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
49	Washington and Lee University	3.0355	13.54	1,450 – 1,520	23055	76516	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more Selectivity Index 3.0 3.1% Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
50	Harvey Mudd College	2.9513	12.33	1,520 – 1,580	43966	115107	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 95% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 3.0 4.3% Acceptance Rate 12.3% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
51	Hamilton College	2.9065	13.59	1,440 – 1,540	28719	60082	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Selectivity Index 2.9 1.6% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
52	Boston University	2.7256	12.83	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Selectivity Index 2.7 16.0% Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
53	Tulane University of Louisiana	2.6964	14.46	1,430 – 1,510	47427	50220	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,760 our of 32,900 applications. Selectivity Index 2.7 6.5% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
54	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama	2.67	36.33	--	9435	21635	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Based in Guayama, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama accepts 36% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 28% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.7 Acceptance Rate 36.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,435 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,635
55	Webb Institute	2.5805	24.84	1,430 – 1,500	21966	86249	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Selectivity Index 2.6 52.2% Acceptance Rate 24.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,249
56	Babson College	2.5118	16.16	1,400 – 1,520	32019	91354	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 96% first year retention rate and 86% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Selectivity Index 2.5 10.1% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
57	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	2.4939	33.73	--	9118	22276	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Found in Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 34% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 69% of students continued studying at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 2.5 Acceptance Rate 33.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,276
58	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	2.4529	20.71	1,410 – 1,550	26283	39707	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more Selectivity Index 2.5 Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
59	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon	2.419	39.62	--	9563	23776	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Based in Bayamon, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepts 40% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 28% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and 6% of......Read more Selectivity Index 2.4 Acceptance Rate 39.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,776
60	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	2.3547	38.2	--	9475	22401	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Found in Arecibo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.4 Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,401
61	College of the Holy Cross	2.3166	18.89	1,270 – 1,420	36014	69984	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 91% first year retention rate, and an impressive 79% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Selectivity Index 2.3 17.6% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
62	Bates College	2.2913	14.83	1,340 – 1,510	24723	59202	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 92% first year retention rate, 79% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 2.3 13.4% Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
63	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German	2.2912	42.48	--	9275	21573	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Based in San German, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German’s acceptance rate is 42% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $31 for graduate applications. About 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.3 Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,573
64	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	2.2732	41.76	--	9062	23322	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Based in Aguadilla, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepts 42% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Selectivity Index 2.3 Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,322
65	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	2.1674	25.75	970 – 1,240	19720	29234	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND Found in Ellendale, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School accepted 26% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.2 Acceptance Rate 25.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,234
66	American College of the Building Arts	2.1296	44.44	1,100 – 1,290	30270	58336	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges American College of the Building Arts Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, American College of the Building Arts accepted 44% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 42% of students at American College of the Building Arts will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. ......Read more Selectivity Index 2.1 Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,336
67	Colgate University	2.0576	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Selectivity Index 2.1 Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
68	Wesleyan University	2.0562	16.37	1,370 – 1,530	23025	60385	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Selectivity Index 2.1 2.5% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
69	Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland	1.9834	36.67	--	15255	63721	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY Found in Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland’s acceptance rate is 37% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 67% of students attending Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 2.0 Acceptance Rate 36.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
70	Hallmark University	1.9139	100	--	12053	46666	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hallmark University San Antonio, TX Selectivity Index 1.9 89.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,666
71	Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	1.9008	23.38	1,080 – 1,140	14795	52960	#71 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord, NC Based in Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences accepts 23% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Selectivity Index 1.9 Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,795 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,960
72	Dallas Christian College	1.8982	21.8	810 – 1,070	24001	39868	#72 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Dallas Christian College accepts 22% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Dallas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.9 Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $24,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,868
73	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	1.8547	52.78	--	16849	63721	#73 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Based in Monsey, Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of students at Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.9 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
74	Wake Forest University	1.828	20.76	1,420 – 1,510	24401	67722	#74 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 21% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 1.8 9.8% Acceptance Rate 20.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
75	Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel	1.7208	51.47	--	11402	63721	#75 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 1.7 Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
76	Grinnell College	1.7153	16.05	1,420 – 1,530	34363	49004	#76 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as......Read more Selectivity Index 1.7 19.5% Acceptance Rate 16.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
77	Smith College	1.7153	22.41	1,420 – 1,520	27305	45731	#77 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. Selectivity Index 1.7 1.6% Acceptance Rate 22.4% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
78	Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel	1.6472	54.17	--	14714	63721	#78 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel accepts 54% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 11% of students will earn......Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
79	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	1.6377	25.2	1,500 – 1,560	43184	105483	#79 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering was established fairly recently in 1997. Half of the student’s tuition is covered by the Olin Scholarship, and students can choose from three majors: Engineering, General, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering....Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $43,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,483
80	Carleton College	1.6006	21.78	1,450 – 1,550	28047	53989	#80 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Selectivity Index 1.6 6.2% Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
81	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	1.5737	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#81 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $35 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 47.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
82	Rhode Island School of Design	1.5278	23.38	1,370 – 1,510	43492	45932	#82 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 80% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Selectivity Index 1.5 31.3% Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
83	Crown College	1.5088	22.78	970 – 1,150	27332	39003	#83 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 23%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.5 Acceptance Rate 22.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $27,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
84	University of Miami	1.4884	17.61	1,350 – 1,470	45397	61508	#84 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 93%. With 183 available majors and programs, Finance, General is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Selectivity Index 1.5 16.3% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
85	Vassar College	1.4209	20.93	1,450 – 1,530	29981	49177	#85 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain....Read more Selectivity Index 1.4 7.3% Acceptance Rate 20.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
86	Yeshiva University	1.3888	49.85	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#86 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Selectivity Index 1.4 26.6% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
87	Southeastern University	1.349	42.47	1,010 – 1,210	32334	36314	#87 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Found in Lakeland, Southeastern University accepts 42% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 164.9% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,334 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,314
88	Denison University	1.3361	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	51352	#88 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 91% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 78% will graduate in six years....Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 2.3% Acceptance Rate 19.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
89	Thomas University	1.3188	38.3	1,000 – 1,220	17823	45305	#89 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Thomas University Thomasville, GA Selectivity Index 1.3 Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
90	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	1.293	24.37	--	48524	21168	#90 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Based in New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy accepts 24% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 Acceptance Rate 24.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
91	Universidad Central de Bayamon	1.2666	65.94	--	4781	19745	#91 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Based in Bayamón, Universidad Central de Bayamon’s acceptance rate is 66%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,745
92	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	1.2558	58.71	1,040 – 1,220	16031	63721	#92 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Based in Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 44% of students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will receive grant aid from the......Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
93	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	1.2049	50.76	1,440 – 1,580	58152	53468	#93 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 1.2 26.1% Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
94	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	1.1949	65.66	--	17808	63721	#94 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ner Israel Rabbinical College Pikesville, MD Based in Pikesville, Ner Israel Rabbinical College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 74% of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College will receive grant aid from the school. At Ner Israel Rabbinical College, there is a......Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
95	Barclay College	1.182	50.98	920 – 1,150	29692	35820	#95 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
96	Ecclesia College	1.1801	73.81	420 – 670	24552	32147	#96 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 48% of students decide to stay at Ecclesia......Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 420 – 670 Avg. Net Price $24,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
97	Colorado College	1.1707	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#97 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. Selectivity Index 1.2 27.5% Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
98	Randall University	1.1647	57.86	890 – 1,040	19928	41012	#98 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Randall University Moore, OK Based in Moore, Randall University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students attending Randall University will receive institutional grant aid. At Randall University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 16% of......Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,012
99	Brigham Young University	1.1501	68.62	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#99 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 620 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Selectivity Index 1.2 3.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
100	Trinity College of Jacksonville	1.1425	53.28	840 – 1,030	19921	33640	#100 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity College of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL Selectivity Index 1.1 6.3% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $19,921 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,640
101	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	1.1329	57.65	--	8027	63721	#101 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJ Found in Lakewood, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
102	Fairfield University	1.1313	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#102 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. Selectivity Index 1.1 59.0% Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
103	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	1.1232	87.43	--	21632	21104	#103 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz accepts 87% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students decide to stay at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz after......Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
104	Beth Medrash of Asbury Park	1.1142	53.85	--	13235	63721	#104 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beth Medrash of Asbury Park Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Beth Medrash of Asbury Park accepts 54% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 53.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
105	Hebrew Theological College	1.0938	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	32793	#105 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Also known as “Skokie Yeshiva,” the Hebrew Theological College opened in 1921. A very small school, students can also enjoy small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 86% return to the school after completing their first year, and many study Jewish/Judaic Studies. Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,793
106	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	1.0894	77.19	--	10824	18369	#106 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 22% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,369
107	Yeshivas Novominsk	1.0829	90.38	--	9704	63721	#107 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshivas Novominsk Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshivas Novominsk accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Yeshivas Novominsk will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $4,130 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
108	Pitzer College	1.0696	26.85	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#108 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 29% enrolled. 57% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 83% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Selectivity Index 1.1 20.0% Acceptance Rate 26.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
109	Rabbi Jacob Joseph School	1.0578	91.67	--	12093	57801	#109 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbi Jacob Joseph School Edison, NJ Based in Edison, Rabbi Jacob Joseph School accepts 92% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, there is a 97% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
110	Warner University	1.0575	42.81	800 – 1,060	20888	39589	#110 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Warner University Lake Wales, FL Located in Lake Wales, Warner University’s acceptance rate is 43% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Warner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $20,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,589
111	Calvary University	1.056	71.74	950 – 1,180	17066	33144	#111 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Calvary University Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Calvary University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 79% of students at Calvary University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
112	Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary	1.0547	80	--	7174	16553	#112 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $200 to apply. About 93% of students at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,553
113	Emmaus Bible College	1.0525	59.79	1,090 – 1,360	15028	34653	#113 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA A very small school, Emmaus University received 190 during the last admissions cycle. 60% were accepted, and about 63% – or 70 – enrolled. On average, 100% of students receive $16,106 in grant aid. Affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren, it became a university in 2024. Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $15,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,653
114	University of Richmond	1.0463	22.24	1,430 – 1,520	30037	67927	#114 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 430 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Selectivity Index 1.0 0.9% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
115	Soka University of America	1.0429	43.62	1,340 – 1,510	15691	42696	#115 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 1.0 58.8% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,696
116	Central Baptist College	1.0314	63.46	930 – 1,140	17469	37681	#116 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 63% first......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
117	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	1.0304	89.29	--	12871	63721	#117 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
118	Rabbinical College of America	1.0081	95.15	--	16881	27418	#118 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ Located in Morristown, Rabbinical College of America accepts 95% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of students attending Rabbinical College of America currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and 1% of students will earn their......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,418
119	Appalachian Bible College	1.0018	77.78	980 – 1,130	13435	29147	#119 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV Found in Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Appalachian Bible College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,435 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,147
120	Florida College	1.0017	69.66	980 – 1,220	24335	42430	#120 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 70% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and around 29% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
121	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	1.0007	67.52	1,010 – 1,230	19733	33372	#121 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 68% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
122	Skidmore College	0.9937	23.77	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#122 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 12,300 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,900 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 1.0 21.0% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
123	Spelman College	0.9933	23.78	1,100 – 1,310	40354	45676	#123 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 24% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 95% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 1.0 5.4% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $40,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
124	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College	0.9783	97.96	--	17703	63721	#124 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $150 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Women's......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
125	Bryn Mawr College	0.9748	28.15	1,310 – 1,480	33221	53102	#125 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 95% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Selectivity Index 1.0 4.2% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
126	Dunwoody College of Technology	0.9738	55.4	930 – 1,210	26192	59069	#126 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN A private technical school, the Dunwoody College of Technology offers up to Bachelor's degrees. It’s non-selective, accepting 55% of applicants, many of which come from Minnesota. On campus, students have small class sizes with a low 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,069
127	Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	0.9706	45.88	850 – 1,210	19523	59213	#127 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Canton, OH Based in Canton, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 46%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 44% of students attending Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 72% and......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
128	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences	0.9623	58.94	850 – 1,210	18892	64942	#128 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 59%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 82% of students at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,942
129	Ohio Christian University	0.9571	37.97	850 – 930	20290	34457	#129 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 38%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $20,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
130	University of Northwestern-St Paul	0.9476	39.92	1,080 – 1,310	29117	47544	#130 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN University of Northwestern, St. Paul awards up to Master's degrees. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013. Students are known as the Eagles, and they participate in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Selectivity Index 0.9 370.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
131	Lehigh University	0.9465	28.96	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#131 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Selectivity Index 0.9 13.5% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
132	St Luke's College	0.9375	80	930 – 1,140	18248	59213	#132 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Luke's College Sioux City, IA Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
133	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon	0.9367	58.02	--	13211	27544	#133 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Found in Santurce, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 36% of students attending Universidad del Sagrado Corazon will receive institutional grant aid. 79% of students continued their studies at Universidad del Sagrado......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,544
134	Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah	0.9141	88.89	--	9923	52844	#134 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 71% of students at Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,844
135	Point University	0.9112	44.26	920 – 1,200	19545	36410	#135 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 44% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
136	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	0.9055	55.87	1,010 – 1,270	21081	63721	#136 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 33% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
137	Martin Luther College	0.8983	89.45	1,080 – 1,310	18974	40760	#137 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Selectivity Index 0.9 11.3% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
138	Northeastern University Oakland	0.8925	16.65	1,430 – 1,510	27473	78413	#138 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
139	Beacon College	0.8873	16.77	--	46997	19919	#139 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beacon College Leesburg, FL Beacon College is a Baccalaureate Colleges—Liberal Arts school focused on admitting and supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. It has a very low acceptance rate, at just 17%. 42% of attending students receive institution grants (an average of $38,284 each). Selectivity Index 0.9 52.2% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
140	Friends University	0.8798	51.74	930 – 1,110	28889	42960	#140 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 33.5% Acceptance Rate 51.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $28,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
141	Villanova University	0.8738	28.14	1,420 – 1,520	37201	84905	#141 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Selectivity Index 0.9 14.3% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
142	Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer	0.8726	73.68	--	0	63721	#142 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
143	Urshan University	0.8663	83.78	880 – 1,100	14207	63721	#143 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Urshan University Wentzville, MO Based in Wentzville, Urshan University accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Urshan University, there is a 63% first year retention rate and a 16% four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
144	Bucknell University	0.8649	32.2	1,170 – 1,390	39003	78852	#144 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 752 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Selectivity Index 0.9 16.9% Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
145	Logan University	0.8642	64.29	910 – 1,110	21455	42378	#145 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
146	California Institute of the Arts	0.8636	32.34	--	56239	28018	#146 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
147	Emmanuel University	0.8619	74	970 – 1,170	20445	37595	#147 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 63% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
148	Maine College of Health Professions	0.84	71.43	850 – 970	25282	63721	#148 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 850 – 970 Avg. Net Price $25,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
149	Bellin College	0.8352	97.18	1,010 – 1,180	37954	72118	#149 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bellin College Green Bay, WI Located in Green Bay, Bellin College accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Bellin College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $37,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,118
150	Trinity University	0.8139	24.88	1,340 – 1,490	32224	55224	#150 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Selectivity Index 0.8 5.4% Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
151	York University	0.8061	51.88	890 – 1,130	21957	36447	#151 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
152	Cleveland University-Kansas City	0.8025	69.23	930 – 1,080	35764	48763	#152 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS Based in Overland Park, Cleveland University-Kansas City’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Cleveland University-Kansas City will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
153	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	0.8022	48.48	1,090 – 1,340	30305	35198	#153 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Minneapolis College of Art......Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,198
154	Luther Rice College & Seminary	0.7934	91.67	--	27883	39300	#154 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA Selectivity Index 0.8 63.7% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,300
155	Ave Maria University	0.7922	41.39	1,050 – 1,280	25294	43572	#155 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 79% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 41.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
156	Mount Holyoke College	0.7865	38.41	1,350 – 1,510	32526	48590	#156 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 4.2% Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $32,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
157	College of Saint Mary	0.7716	44.65	970 – 1,240	17078	59339	#157 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE The College of Saint Mary is the only Catholic university for women in the Great Plains region. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $18,847 on average. Student athletes at the College of Saint Mary are known as the Flames and they compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as members of the NAIA....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 28.0% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,339
158	Andrew College	0.7713	45.73	980 – 1,130	21709	30337	#158 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Andrew College Cuthbert, GA Based in Cuthbert, Andrew College’s acceptance rate is 46%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 97% of students attending Andrew College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,337
159	Johnson University	0.7689	59.67	990 – 1,200	22615	35649	#159 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 59.8% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
160	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster	0.759	41.21	1,050 – 1,220	38730	66438	#160 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA Selectivity Index 0.8 28.3% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $38,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
161	Trinity College	0.7535	29.53	1,350 – 1,460	36071	67628	#161 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Selectivity Index 0.8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 29.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
162	United States Sports University	0.7476	61.37	--	24076	45521	#162 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges United States Sports University Daphne, AL Found in Daphne, United States Sports University accepts 61% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending United States Sports University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
163	William Carey University	0.7459	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#163 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 0.7 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
164	Macalester College	0.7451	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	46244	#164 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 2.8% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
165	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	0.7427	57.71	1,050 – 1,260	16497	63721	#165 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s acceptance rate is 58%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 40% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 1.1% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
166	Thomas Aquinas College	0.7347	80	1,180 – 1,360	24820	40605	#166 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 87%. Selectivity Index 0.7 16.5% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
167	The New England Conservatory of Music	0.7342	43	830 – 830	50367	18830	#167 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA Selectivity Index 0.7 22.6% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $50,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
168	Carolina University	0.7301	39.54	870 – 1,080	20412	30657	#168 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 40% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
169	Moody Bible Institute	0.7105	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#169 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
170	University of Providence	0.7039	55.73	970 – 1,180	16598	37734	#170 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 27.2% Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
171	Franciscan University of Steubenville	0.6955	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#171 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 87% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
172	St. John's College	0.6922	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	25209	50918	#172 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 93% of students receive institutional grants. Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $25,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,918
173	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian	0.6878	95.03	--	6965	21535	#173 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR Based in San Sebastian, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 65% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 50.8% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
174	Lafayette College	0.6791	31.16	1,350 – 1,490	38442	80614	#174 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 76% graduate in four years. Selectivity Index 0.7 1.9% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
175	Everglades University	0.6665	69.02	--	27948	38557	#175 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Everglades University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Everglades University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 72% of students at Everglades University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 17.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,557
176	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	0.6635	84.29	930 – 1,080	10065	60785	#176 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 50% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 44% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,785
177	Oakwood University	0.6614	45.63	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#177 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 71% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, and General Studies are the most popular majors. Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
178	Pacific Oaks College	0.6611	34.38	--	0	47962	#178 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 34.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
179	Gods Bible School and College	0.6583	75.32	960 – 1,170	13252	29555	#179 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of students attending Gods Bible School and College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,555
180	Clarkson College	0.6544	78.18	1,010 – 1,110	18289	62339	#180 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Clarkson College Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Clarkson College’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $18,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
181	Berklee College of Music	0.6529	55.09	--	49797	26462	#181 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 55% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 32.3% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,797 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
182	Bryan College of Health Sciences	0.6489	68.48	1,010 – 1,180	25822	66305	#182 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Based in Lincoln, Bryan College of Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 68%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 67% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $25,822 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
183	Central Christian College of Kansas	0.6481	52.8	920 – 1,120	12143	37685	#183 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 53% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
184	Nelson University	0.6405	89.02	890 – 1,090	22359	37425	#184 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Nelson University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Nelson University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 87% of students at Nelson University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Nelson University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 29% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
185	Kansas City Art Institute	0.6402	54.76	890 – 1,230	27650	25529	#185 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $27,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
186	Patrick Henry College	0.6393	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#186 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,345. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Strategic Intelligence, Political Science and Government, General, and Journalism. Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
187	Kenyon College	0.6391	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	46627	#187 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.6 12.9% Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
188	Herzing University-New Orleans	0.638	92	--	21269	35295	#188 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA Based in Metairie, Herzing University-New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 92% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of students at Herzing University-New Orleans will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
189	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas	0.6369	85.95	--	8894	18186	#189 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR Located in Barranquitas, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,186
190	Blue Mountain Christian University	0.6354	88.95	1,010 – 1,180	24712	35401	#190 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 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
191	LeTourneau University	0.6352	48.79	1,120 – 1,380	29799	51058	#191 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 12.3% Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
192	Evangel University	0.632	71.61	1,080 – 1,280	19261	39332	#192 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Evangel University Springfield, MO Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
193	Gallaudet University	0.6272	65.9	790 – 960	15944	36578	#193 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Psychology, General. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Selectivity Index 0.6 40.0% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
194	Harding University	0.6268	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#194 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 44% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
195	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	0.6199	61.86	1,110 – 1,280	21634	61249	#195 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health’s acceptance rate is 62%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 67% of students decide to stay at Nebraska Methodist College of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 8.3% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
196	Morehouse College	0.6165	43.96	970 – 1,210	36292	38267	#196 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Morehouse College Atlanta, GA A men’s HBCU, alumni of Morehouse College include Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s highly selective and about 27% of accepted students enroll....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 44.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,267
197	Manhattan School of Music	0.6162	40.78	--	51767	18815	#197 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
198	Ozark Christian College	0.6135	93.61	990 – 1,190	20807	32528	#198 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and around 40% of students will graduate within four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
199	Union Commonwealth University	0.6117	63.15	850 – 1,110	17124	36529	#199 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, KY Found in Barbourville, Union Commonwealth University’s acceptance rate is 63%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Union Commonwealth University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Union Commonwealth University, there is a 64% first year retention rate and 22% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,529
200	Brevard College	0.6108	42.16	890 – 1,240	26930	34401	#200 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brevard College Brevard, NC Found in Brevard, Brevard College accepts 42% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 98% of students attending Brevard College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 42.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,401
201	Freed-Hardeman University	0.6103	59.68	1,010 – 1,230	20178	40086	#201 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 60% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and 64% of students will earn......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,086
202	Herzing University-Minneapolis	0.6045	93.75	--	16741	35295	#202 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Located in St. Louis Park, Herzing University-Minneapolis’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Herzing University-Minneapolis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,741 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
203	Yeshiva Derech Chaim	0.6044	88.24	--	13471	63721	#203 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Derech Chaim Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Derech Chaim accepts 88% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 88% of students attending Yeshiva Derech Chaim will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
204	Herzing University-Tampa	0.6006	89.66	--	20421	35295	#204 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Tampa Tampa, FL Located in Tampa, Herzing University-Tampa accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 69% of students at Herzing University-Tampa currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
205	William Jewell College	0.6005	41.05	970 – 1,190	19294	54197	#205 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 25% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 18 - 24. Selectivity Index 0.6 30.1% Acceptance Rate 41.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
206	Cumberland University	0.5968	67.33	970 – 1,140	18499	52246	#206 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Found in Lebanon, Cumberland University accepts 67% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Cumberland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 59% and around 28% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,246
207	Huston-Tillotson University	0.593	39.09	850 – 1,250	20355	38342	#207 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 39.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
208	Truett McConnell University	0.59	78.26	990 – 1,180	22179	39193	#208 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
209	Mid-America Christian University	0.5875	91.76	930 – 1,010	17585	39265	#209 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Based in Oklahoma City, Mid-America Christian University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 73% of students attending Mid-America Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
210	University of Valley Forge	0.5865	54.68	1,020 – 1,170	27083	35671	#210 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 55% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 24.2% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
211	Landmark College	0.5862	45.43	930 – 1,210	60895	30033	#211 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Landmark College Putney, VT Based in Putney, Landmark College accepts 45% of applicants. They require $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $20,273 each. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 12.3% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $60,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,033
212	Scripps College	0.586	39.88	1,430 – 1,520	44396	68027	#212 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 92% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.6 12.2% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
213	Tabor College	0.5833	64.58	830 – 1,100	20681	42896	#213 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Based in Hillsboro, Tabor College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Tabor College will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 40% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
214	Touro University	0.5815	60.83	1,210 – 1,450	29179	43510	#214 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 35% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 66 majors and programs......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
215	Louisiana Christian University	0.5696	77.19	980 – 1,150	17011	40615	#215 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA Located in Pineville, Louisiana Christian University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Louisiana Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid. 52% of students decide to stay at Louisiana......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $17,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,615
216	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	0.5685	62.71	970 – 1,180	22929	43860	#216 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 7.3% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
217	Oberlin College	0.5665	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#217 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 60% of students will graduate within four years (80% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
218	St Olaf College	0.5655	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#218 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Selectivity Index 0.6 7.3% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
219	Grove City College	0.5648	66.7	1,130 – 1,380	25289	63721	#219 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 83% first year retention rate, 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Selectivity Index 0.6 9.5% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
220	Simon's Rock at Bard College	0.5638	95.8	1,170 – 1,400	41013	31072	#220 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Simon's Rock at Bard College Barrytown, NY Found in Barrytown, Simon's Rock at Bard College accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Simon's Rock at Bard College, there is a 77% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $41,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
221	Missouri Baptist University	0.5637	70.62	850 – 970	27623	38997	#221 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 0.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 850 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
222	Oklahoma Wesleyan University	0.5611	66.17	930 – 1,110	27312	55700	#222 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK Found in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Oklahoma Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,312 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,700
223	Dordt University	0.5522	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#223 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
224	Hannibal-LaGrange University	0.5521	72.63	850 – 1,180	22685	41185	#224 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Located in Hannibal, Hannibal-LaGrange University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Hannibal-LaGrange University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
225	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	0.5489	60.54	1,020 – 1,270	27579	29841	#225 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $27,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,841
226	Quincy University	0.5486	55.1	1,020 – 1,210	19477	43331	#226 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Quincy University Quincy, IL Located in Quincy, Quincy University accepts 55% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quincy University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 4.5% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,331
227	Covenant College	0.5461	74.56	1,180 – 1,380	27926	39570	#227 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 87% – 67% graduate in six years. Selectivity Index 0.5 19.3% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
228	Union University	0.5452	58.57	1,120 – 1,380	28452	45505	#228 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 15.3% Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
229	Hampden-Sydney College	0.5408	37.52	1,090 – 1,320	29717	55846	#229 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. Selectivity Index 0.5 2.5% Acceptance Rate 37.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
230	Bethany Lutheran College	0.5373	64.06	1,020 – 1,220	21127	40652	#230 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 73% first-year retention rate. 47% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $19,865 on average. Selectivity Index 0.5 38.5% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
231	Maranatha Baptist University	0.5369	89.08	1,080 – 1,280	28415	40403	#231 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Opened in 1968 as Maranatha Baptist Bible College, the school became a university in 2013. Students can earn up to Doctor's degrees and choose from 33 programs. Maranatha Baptist has an acceptance rate of 89%, and 48% of those accepted enroll at the school. Selectivity Index 0.5 33.3% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,415 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
232	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	0.5363	54.48	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#232 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
233	University of Mary	0.5359	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	50191	#233 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
234	New Saint Andrews College	0.5358	90.54	1,150 – 1,370	16692	52440	#234 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Saint Andrews College, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 39% of students will earn their degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 22.9% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
235	Antioch College	0.5344	45.68	1,010 – 1,240	15964	32114	#235 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH Found in Yellow Springs, Antioch College accepts 46% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Antioch College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Antioch College, there is a 88% first year retention rate and 14% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 228.3% Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,114
236	Defiance College	0.5338	50	970 – 1,080	26298	39303	#236 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 50% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $22,261 each. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $26,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
237	Texas Christian University	0.5232	48.09	1,170 – 1,370	41848	60435	#237 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 80% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 93% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Selectivity Index 0.5 5.5% Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
238	Cedarville University	0.5203	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#238 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $20,740 per student on average. Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
239	Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science	0.5144	45.74	1,010 – 1,110	17570	61177	#239 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati, OH Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,177
240	Brescia University	0.5142	35.24	970 – 1,210	15634	39897	#240 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
241	Life University	0.5123	59.18	880 – 1,080	29111	37368	#241 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Life University Marietta, GA Based in Marietta, Life University’s acceptance rate is 59% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 72% of students attending Life University will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 36%. The......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 17.3% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $29,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,368
242	John Paul the Great Catholic University	0.5111	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#242 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
243	Franklin and Marshall College	0.5065	31.63	1,310 – 1,480	43987	62544	#243 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 32% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 31.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
244	Kuyper College	0.5059	69.1	940 – 1,170	17669	33956	#244 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 69% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
245	Bethel University	0.5046	60.23	850 – 1,090	13112	38990	#245 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethel University McKenzie, TN Based in McKenzie, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 54% and 13% of students will earn......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,990
246	Arizona Christian University	0.504	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#246 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
247	Wayland Baptist University	0.5005	54.77	930 – 1,160	20446	44159	#247 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 55%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 37%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 6.2% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
248	Herzing University-Kenosha	0.4962	92	--	22065	35295	#248 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI Based in Kenosha, Herzing University-Kenosha accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 30% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
249	VanderCook College of Music	0.4958	91.67	880 – 1,130	21306	45704	#249 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, VanderCook College of Music accepts 92% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending VanderCook College of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At VanderCook......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,704
250	Le Moyne-Owen College	0.4941	99.23	780 – 950	6542	25992	#250 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Le Moyne-Owen College Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Le Moyne-Owen College’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 28% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 47% of students continued studying at Le Moyne-Owen College after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 780 – 950 Avg. Net Price $6,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,992
251	Dickinson College	0.4926	41.49	1,340 – 1,440	38483	57110	#251 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 41% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 2.0% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
252	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	0.4881	85.16	--	30723	37447	#252 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL Found in Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $55 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale currently receive institutional grant......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 14.6% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,447
253	Herzing University-Brookfield	0.4812	93.06	--	20378	35295	#253 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI Found in Brookfield, Herzing University-Brookfield’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 57% of students at Herzing University-Brookfield currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,378 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
254	Trinity College of Florida	0.4801	91.89	830 – 1,030	15529	29914	#254 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity College of Florida Trinity, FL Found in Trinity, Trinity College of Florida accepts 92% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Trinity College of Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $15,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,914
255	Reinhardt University	0.4776	61.54	970 – 1,170	24550	40411	#255 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 62% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and around 34% of students will earn a degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
256	Midland University	0.4747	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#256 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
257	Columbus College of Art & Design	0.4737	67.66	970 – 1,190	31801	30590	#257 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Columbus College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Columbus College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $31,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,590
258	Howard University	0.4678	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	47379	#258 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
259	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati	0.4645	68.18	--	7882	21535	#259 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati Manati, PR Based in Manati, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati accepts 68% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
260	Bethany College	0.464	58.79	930 – 1,190	19035	37124	#260 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethany College Bethany, WV Located in Bethany, Bethany College accepts 59% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Bethany College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $24,990 on average. 54% of students continued studying at Bethany College after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 58.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
261	Kettering College	0.4635	76.54	1,010 – 1,180	22036	60692	#261 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kettering College Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, Kettering College accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $6,854 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,692
262	Herzing University-Akron	0.4619	94.57	--	18434	35295	#262 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Akron Akron, OH Based in Akron, Herzing University-Akron’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
263	William Penn University	0.4609	73.11	930 – 1,140	22740	40189	#263 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 43.2% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
264	Russell Sage College	0.4604	59.77	1,090 – 1,160	21046	51139	#264 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 49% four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 27.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
265	Kentucky Christian University	0.4595	60.91	970 – 1,180	21099	39921	#265 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
266	Mars Hill University	0.4503	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	18925	35680	#266 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
267	St. John's College	0.4485	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	30930	34483	#267 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $30,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,483
268	Lee University	0.4477	71.38	1,040 – 1,270	20416	38082	#268 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 9.7% Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
269	Ouachita Baptist University	0.4464	70.72	1,080 – 1,310	24532	41697	#269 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 4.2% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
270	Bentley University	0.4443	47.29	1,240 – 1,410	45802	86679	#270 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 5.8% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
271	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan	0.4423	84.79	--	8283	21535	#271 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan accepts 85% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 10.2% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
272	Columbia International University	0.4383	93.71	950 – 1,210	26056	33929	#272 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbia International University Columbia, SC Located in Columbia, Columbia International University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at Columbia International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 0.9% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
273	Olivet Nazarene University	0.4373	55.86	980 – 1,230	21281	49278	#273 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
274	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	0.4368	59.52	--	12417	21535	#274 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Located in Humacao, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao currently receive grant aid from the school. At EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao, there is a 100% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
275	Maharishi International University	0.4344	95.7	960 – 1,220	16281	26468	#275 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA Found in Fairfield, Maharishi International University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at Maharishi International University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,468
276	Art Academy of Cincinnati	0.4336	32.22	740 – 1,170	33491	27483	#276 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, the Art Academy of Cincinnati accepted 32% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at the Art Academy of Cincinnati will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 740 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $33,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,483
277	Hope International University	0.4294	62.53	810 – 1,180	29896	36030	#277 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 61.1% Acceptance Rate 62.5% SAT Score 810 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
278	Bennington College	0.4292	37.21	1,330 – 1,490	34220	24711	#278 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (71% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $53,064 on average. Selectivity Index 0.4 66.6% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
279	Herzing University-Atlanta	0.4267	93.75	--	21390	35295	#279 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Herzing University-Atlanta accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 43% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Herzing University-Atlanta, there is a 25% first year retention rate and a 11%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
280	Missouri Valley College	0.4259	69.22	900 – 1,060	18923	36902	#280 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 53% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $18,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
281	Southwest Baptist University	0.4259	68.39	930 – 1,240	21336	38855	#281 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 68% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
282	Tennessee Wesleyan University	0.4257	68.85	1,010 – 1,140	15125	45987	#282 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
283	University of St Thomas	0.4237	83.55	980 – 1,210	20599	49971	#283 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Selectivity Index 0.4 30.9% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
284	Oklahoma Baptist University	0.4181	49.41	970 – 1,080	23839	42581	#284 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 49.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
285	East Texas Baptist University	0.4175	73.06	930 – 1,190	25092	41759	#285 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 73% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 65% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 30.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
286	Reed College	0.4142	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	38607	#286 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Selectivity Index 0.4 2.6% Acceptance Rate 29.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
287	Northwood University	0.4128	64.51	950 – 1,160	25549	54058	#287 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 65% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
288	Millsaps College	0.4114	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	27737	46137	#288 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Millsaps College Jackson, MS Millsaps College was founded in 1890 and has produced well-known actors, poets, professors, politicians, and athletes. “The Bowl” is the home of Homecoming activities, concerts, and events on campus. The college’s motto is “In pursuit of excellence” (Ad Excellentiam) and it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
289	Stevens Institute of Technology	0.409	50.68	1,370 – 1,500	46165	90326	#289 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 74% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 6.0% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
290	Herzing University-Orlando	0.4083	94.2	--	19844	35295	#290 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL Found in Winter Park, Herzing University-Orlando’s acceptance rate is 94%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 62% of students at Herzing University-Orlando currently receive institutional grant aid. 40% of students continued studying at Herzing University-Orlando after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
291	Blackburn College	0.4073	63.19	890 – 1,150	18460	36665	#291 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
292	Southern Adventist University	0.4071	71.63	1,010 – 1,280	25753	44818	#292 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Southern Adventist University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 84%. Many undergraduates study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 26.6% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
293	Young Harris College	0.405	62.64	910 – 1,180	21969	36389	#293 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 63% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
294	John Brown University	0.4047	68.02	1,050 – 1,340	21537	46114	#294 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A fairly selective school, 28% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Selectivity Index 0.4 1.4% Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
295	Connecticut College	0.4035	39.23	1,180 – 1,400	45700	49165	#295 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 91%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.4% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
296	Gettysburg College	0.4013	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#296 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
297	Southwestern College	0.3984	47.29	870 – 1,130	29488	48034	#297 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 58.1% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $29,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
298	George Washington University	0.3983	47.13	1,380 – 1,500	46485	71607	#298 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.3% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
299	Pacific Northwest College of Art	0.3975	71.77	--	39710	24101	#299 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 6.9% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
300	Cleary University	0.3959	67.54	950 – 1,170	23705	55077	#300 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleary University Howell, MI All of the available undergraduate majors at Cleary University focus on Business. In fact, Business Administration and Management, General is the most sought after area of study. It was first known as the Cleary School of Penmanship when it opened in 1883. 99% receive institutional grants from the university. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $23,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
301	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	0.3956	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	42976	65391	#301 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 97% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
302	Bethany College	0.395	56	860 – 1,090	28192	40805	#302 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
303	Centenary College of Louisiana	0.393	61.05	1,040 – 1,250	25953	42821	#303 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 9.7% Acceptance Rate 61.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
304	Howard Payne University	0.3929	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#304 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
305	North Greenville University	0.3909	67.15	1,030 – 1,270	21346	38173	#305 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges North Greenville University Tigerville, SC Based in Tigerville, North Greenville University accepts 67% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Greenville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 4.6% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
306	Oakland City University	0.388	82.51	870 – 1,150	16437	43190	#306 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Oakland City University is the only institution in the United States affiliated with the General Baptist Church. OCU is a private Master's Colleges and Universities II institution. As of May 2026, the school suspended its undergraduate programs. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
307	Messiah University	0.3878	81.07	1,160 – 1,380	29408	50192	#307 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Selectivity Index 0.4 5.4% Acceptance Rate 81.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
308	Manna University	0.3874	52.69	--	12736	33431	#308 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Manna University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Manna University’s acceptance rate is 53%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Manna University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,431
309	University of Charleston	0.3861	59.75	1,000 – 1,150	20844	42698	#309 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Charleston Charleston, WV Found in Charleston, the University of Charleston’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $20,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
310	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	0.3821	69.72	--	10457	27318	#310 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 25% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,318
311	Milligan University	0.3812	72.29	1,120 – 1,280	21165	43168	#311 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $31,220 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Selectivity Index 0.4 0.1% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
312	Brandeis University	0.3768	45.41	1,350 – 1,500	43550	52967	#312 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 12.0% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
313	Baptist Health Sciences University	0.3767	82.02	930 – 1,110	11348	59224	#313 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Baptist Health Sciences University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 39% of students attending Baptist Health Sciences University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
314	The University of Tampa	0.3761	43.63	1,180 – 1,320	35679	48397	#314 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 44%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 61% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 8.6% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
315	Drury University	0.3744	65.75	1,110 – 1,310	21903	37508	#315 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 66%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 0.6% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
316	Albizu University-Miami	0.3738	75.71	--	19849	32168	#316 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Albizu University-Miami Miami, FL Based in Miami, Albizu University-Miami accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students at Albizu University-Miami currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,168
317	Baker College	0.3722	82.48	870 – 1,180	13616	33619	#317 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baker College Owosso, MI Based in Owosso, Baker College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Baker College, there is a 70% first year retention rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.4% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
318	Faulkner University	0.3718	73.07	970 – 1,080	19920	37313	#318 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Faulkner University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Faulkner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
319	Wheaton College	0.3713	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#319 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 8.6% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
320	Centre College	0.3696	48.16	1,240 – 1,410	23860	50073	#320 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Econometrics and Quantitative Economics being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Selectivity Index 0.4 3.6% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
321	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	0.3679	55.89	1,070 – 1,280	25940	36747	#321 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
322	Lipscomb University	0.3664	67.74	1,090 – 1,350	27695	50454	#322 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 262 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
323	Adrian College	0.3645	72.57	920 – 1,170	25922	42805	#323 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Adrian College Adrian, MI Located in Adrian, Adrian College accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,922 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
324	Cairn University-Langhorne	0.364	92.19	1,000 – 1,160	23273	37077	#324 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 24.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
325	Oklahoma Christian University	0.3628	96.54	1,010 – 1,250	22391	43281	#325 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Known as the Bald Eagles, there are 408 athletes at Oklahoma Christian University. You’ll also find a Bald Eagle on their seal and sideline, where Eagle cheers them on. 99% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
326	Art Center College of Design	0.3616	78.89	--	53271	53562	#326 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Center College of Design’s logo is an orange circle, known as the ArtCenter “Dot.” Around 79% of applicants receive an acceptance letter. 29% decide to enroll, with many undergraduates going on to study Illustration. Alumni include Michael Bay, Zack Snyder, Kenji Ekuan, and Andy Park. Selectivity Index 0.4 10.6% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
327	Marian University-Ancilla	0.3614	91.69	--	19463	55704	#327 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marian University-Ancilla Plymouth, IN Located in Plymouth, Marian University-Ancilla’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Marian University-Ancilla, there is a 38% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 0.5% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
328	Lyon College	0.3591	62.76	1,080 – 1,240	19872	37629	#328 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 63% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 38% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
329	Providence College	0.359	49.94	1,280 – 1,410	48618	69326	#329 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Selectivity Index 0.4 4.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
330	Rocky Mountain College	0.3585	77.75	930 – 1,180	20791	41783	#330 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a somewhat selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 860 applications and accepted 700. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Selectivity Index 0.4 12.8% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
331	Santa Clara University	0.3567	47.88	1,330 – 1,480	53883	91198	#331 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.9% Acceptance Rate 47.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
332	Syracuse University	0.3558	48.79	1,310 – 1,440	48215	60459	#332 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 49% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 92% first year retention rate and around 69% of undergraduates will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 12.4% Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
333	University of the Cumberlands	0.3557	98.81	900 – 1,150	14743	39046	#333 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 99%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 83% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
334	Belhaven University	0.3554	49.75	1,010 – 1,200	16299	38987	#334 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Belhaven University Jackson, MS Located in Jackson, Belhaven University accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of students at Belhaven University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,987
335	Spring Arbor University	0.3532	65.18	1,010 – 1,240	21067	45592	#335 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 98% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 10.2% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
336	Oklahoma City University	0.3529	71.03	1,050 – 1,270	24051	42312	#336 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 71% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $42,297. Selectivity Index 0.4 32.7% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
337	Erskine College	0.3518	62.74	930 – 1,150	23882	39618	#337 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
338	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#338 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
339	Augustana University	0.3508	72.89	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#339 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy/Therapist are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 8.9% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
340	University of Tulsa	0.3486	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#340 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
341	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	0.348	84.15	990 – 1,230	22961	43046	#341 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
342	Williams Baptist University	0.3469	83.42	890 – 1,080	12692	38067	#342 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Found in Walnut Ridge, Williams Baptist University accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Williams Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $12,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
343	Trevecca Nazarene University	0.3468	75.12	980 – 1,220	18035	46065	#343 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.2% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
344	Marist University	0.3445	55.99	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#344 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 88% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.1% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
345	Shorter University	0.3424	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#345 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 6.3% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
346	Culinary Institute of America	0.34	94.86	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#346 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 95%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 99% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 74% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 9.0% Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
347	Ringling College of Art and Design	0.3396	67.94	--	62012	39650	#347 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 99% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 0.7% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
348	New England Institute of Technology	0.3376	66.73	920 – 1,140	36947	44363	#348 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $36,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,363
349	Northwestern College	0.3374	80.35	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#349 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 618 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 39 majors and programs to choose from. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
350	Taylor University	0.3368	98.81	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#350 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 61 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.3 23.1% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
351	Mount Mercy University	0.3367	82.48	1,010 – 1,210	24347	52871	#351 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 73% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
352	The New School	0.3354	57.18	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#352 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Fashion/Apparel Design is the most popular program. Selectivity Index 0.3 18.4% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $67,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
353	University of Jamestown	0.3351	88	930 – 1,180	20510	51151	#353 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 19.1% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
354	Veritas Baptist College	0.3324	95	--	21695	30634	#354 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Veritas Baptist College Lawrenceburg, IN Based in Lawrenceburg, Veritas Baptist College accepts 95% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of students at Veritas Baptist College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634
355	William Woods University	0.3324	71.18	1,040 – 1,240	27092	39265	#355 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
356	Whitman College	0.3319	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	45594	#356 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.9% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
357	Webber International University	0.3316	69.4	840 – 1,060	30583	37691	#357 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Webber International University Babson Park, FL Found in Babson Park, Webber International University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Webber International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. ......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $30,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,691
358	Southwestern University	0.3312	43.48	1,160 – 1,370	32228	49249	#358 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $31,958 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Selectivity Index 0.3 3.6% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
359	LaGrange College	0.3303	87.22	1,000 – 1,150	21139	46599	#359 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges LaGrange College Lagrange, GA Found in Lagrange, LaGrange College accepts 87% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending LaGrange College will receive institutional grant aid. At LaGrange College, there is a 60% first year retention rate and around 26% of students will earn their degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 17.9% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,599
360	Biola University	0.3299	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#360 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
361	Wofford College	0.3295	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#361 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Selectivity Index 0.3 6.7% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
362	Milwaukee School of Engineering	0.329	67.11	1,190 – 1,380	25669	75114	#362 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 27.4% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
363	Lindenwood University	0.3282	59.96	1,080 – 1,310	20901	45711	#363 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 525 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Selectivity Index 0.3 36.5% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
364	Rhodes College	0.3277	51.51	1,320 – 1,460	31037	48898	#364 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 36.3% Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
365	Case Western Reserve University	0.327	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	75613	#365 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer. Selectivity Index 0.3 7.0% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
366	Asbury University	0.3269	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	23033	35563	#366 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,516 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
367	Judson University	0.3262	89.05	860 – 1,160	18673	45374	#367 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 59.9% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
368	University of Rochester	0.3262	41.91	1,390 – 1,530	40462	68333	#368 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. Selectivity Index 0.3 14.7% Acceptance Rate 41.9% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
369	Lubbock Christian University	0.3253	74.73	950 – 1,200	24544	46464	#369 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.2% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
370	Wabash College	0.325	57.05	1,140 – 1,350	25562	52667	#370 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $39,605 each - and 72% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Selectivity Index 0.3 11.9% Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
371	Laguna College of Art and Design	0.3241	95.67	--	47702	31987	#371 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 87% of students continued studying......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 74.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
372	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	0.3232	98.08	1,200 – 1,360	13319	20637	#372 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 38% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $13,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
373	Trocaire College	0.3225	97.49	--	16953	56726	#373 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,726
374	MidAmerica Nazarene University	0.3222	74.42	930 – 1,140	32081	57433	#374 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 74% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $21,399 on average. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.7% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
375	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	0.3222	99.24	--	28826	23638	#375 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
376	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	0.3198	62.16	830 – 1,210	20581	29887	#376 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mid-Atlantic Christian University Elizabeth City, NC Found in Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University accepts 62% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score 830 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,887
377	Southern Wesleyan University	0.3191	99.53	1,080 – 1,260	20134	41489	#377 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Southern Wesleyan University’s Warriors compete in the NCAA Division II without football Conference Carolinas wearing blue and light blue. Popular sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). SWU has an acceptance rate of 100% with a yield of 32%. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
378	The Master's University and Seminary	0.3181	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#378 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
379	Bluefield University	0.318	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#379 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
380	Cleveland Institute of Art	0.3178	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#380 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
381	Herzing University-Nashville	0.3172	92.73	--	20456	59213	#381 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Herzing University-Nashville Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Herzing University-Nashville accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 62% of students attending Herzing University-Nashville will receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 92.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
382	College of the Atlantic	0.316	68.8	1,250 – 1,410	21829	63721	#382 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 90% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.5% Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
383	Life Pacific University	0.3159	95.8	930 – 1,110	21602	35814	#383 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
384	The University of the South	0.3144	56.42	1,250 – 1,400	34815	53456	#384 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Selectivity Index 0.3 1.9% Acceptance Rate 56.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
385	Upper Iowa University	0.3139	96.46	930 – 1,140	20426	48776	#385 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 96% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 86% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
386	Southern Methodist University	0.3134	47.64	1,370 – 1,490	48179	65556	#386 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 67% of students receive institutional grant aid. Selectivity Index 0.3 11.8% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
387	Anderson University	0.3098	54.91	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#387 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 46.9% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
388	Ottawa University-Surprise	0.3081	78.15	880 – 1,110	34037	49139	#388 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 50% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 0.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $34,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
389	Sterling College	0.3077	87.59	970 – 1,240	23531	40722	#389 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 58% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.9% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
390	University of Toccoa Falls	0.3077	99.88	1,000 – 1,220	21955	33131	#390 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Toccoa Falls Toccoa Falls, GA Found in Toccoa Falls, the University of Toccoa Falls accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 86% of students attending the University of Toccoa Falls will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 40.2% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,131
391	Bethel University	0.3071	88.68	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#391 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.3 1.5% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
392	Averett University	0.3059	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#392 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 57% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and 33% of students will graduate in four years. Registered Nursing/Registered......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 56.6% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
393	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	0.3056	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#393 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
394	Carroll College	0.3045	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#394 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
395	Savannah College of Art and Design	0.3037	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	34110	#395 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 83% 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 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $50,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
396	Emerson College	0.3036	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	42799	#396 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 51% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 76% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $26,068 on average. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $53,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
397	St. John Fisher University	0.3036	66.07	1,110 – 1,320	30540	61198	#397 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St. John Fisher University accepts around 66% of applicants – 20% of which enroll. 100% of students receive grant aid, with an average of $24,530 per student. Many undergraduates declare their major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Selectivity Index 0.3 0.6% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
398	Corban University	0.3034	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#398 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, and Divinity/Ministry among the most popular. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
399	New York School of Interior Design	0.3021	62.89	1,050 – 1,280	46633	49907	#399 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 63% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 10% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 100% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,907
400	Roberts Wesleyan University	0.2994	67.44	1,140 – 1,320	23275	56275	#400 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued their studies at Roberts Wesleyan University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.3% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
401	The College of Idaho	0.2978	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#401 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
402	Mercy College of Ohio	0.2975	93.22	840 – 1,040	15311	61877	#402 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH Found in Toledo, Mercy College of Ohio accepts 93% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Mercy College of Ohio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,877
403	Concordia College at Moorhead	0.2974	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#403 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
404	University of Mount Union	0.2973	78.2	960 – 1,220	23616	45919	#404 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 23% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
405	Endicott College	0.2967	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57286	#405 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $41,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
406	Pacific Union College	0.2962	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#406 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
407	Buena Vista University	0.2957	64.97	970 – 1,180	19704	43572	#407 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 50% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, and Accounting. Selectivity Index 0.3 15.6% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
408	Spartanburg Methodist College	0.295	69.74	840 – 1,020	14799	33427	#408 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC Selectivity Index 0.3 16.2% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $14,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,427
409	Grace Christian University	0.2936	99.16	970 – 1,180	13275	31450	#409 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Located in Wyoming, Grace Christian University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 86% of students attending Grace Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,450
410	Moore College of Art and Design	0.2931	56.46	1,200 – 1,390	43626	30512	#410 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 56% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,512
411	Cleveland Institute of Music	0.293	47.31	--	29683	20170	#411 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 47% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,170
412	McPherson College	0.2922	55.33	930 – 1,180	27110	41446	#412 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges McPherson College McPherson, KS Found in McPherson, McPherson College’s acceptance rate is 55%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending McPherson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 0.0% Acceptance Rate 55.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
413	Concordia University-Nebraska	0.2914	85.72	1,030 – 1,240	24158	44527	#413 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
414	Meredith College	0.2898	75.06	1,120 – 1,370	24323	45293	#414 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 42 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 16.2% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
415	Baylor University	0.2897	52.22	1,210 – 1,400	47001	56532	#415 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 15% of accepted students enroll and 89% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Selectivity Index 0.3 4.5% Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
416	Ursuline College	0.2897	74.79	1,030 – 1,200	16350	45646	#416 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1871 as a Catholic women's college. While men can attend, the school continues to provide a woman-focused education and the majority of students are women. A top area of study at Ursuline College is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
417	Loyola Marymount University	0.2896	48.21	1,270 – 1,430	59926	62763	#417 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 11.6% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
418	Occidental College	0.2894	44.85	1,380 – 1,520	48400	52209	#418 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 28.3% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
419	Georgetown College	0.2887	93.37	1,080 – 1,210	15160	40393	#419 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,320 applicants, 27% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,739 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 518 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. Selectivity Index 0.3 1.2% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,160 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
420	California Baptist University	0.2882	81.39	870 – 1,180	27862	52336	#420 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 81% 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 0.3 16.7% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
421	Simpson University	0.2873	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#421 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $28,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
422	Mount Aloysius College	0.287	93.6	920 – 1,170	22216	45211	#422 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA Selectivity Index 0.3 3.0% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
423	Sacred Heart University	0.2862	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	63925	#423 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.0% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
424	Dakota Wesleyan University	0.2859	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#424 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 920 out of 1,250 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
425	Fresno Pacific University	0.2853	63.96	970 – 1,180	15261	51422	#425 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Selectivity Index 0.3 30.9% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
426	Tuskegee University	0.2851	48.68	970 – 1,210	24344	38332	#426 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University, a historically black college or university, is the only HBCU to have a fully accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, and the school's most popular major is Animal Sciences, General. 61% of students receive institutional grant aid—$16,781 on average....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
427	Mississippi Christian University	0.2849	84.16	1,110 – 1,340	28559	42011	#427 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi Christian University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Mississippi Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 90.9% Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
428	The University of Findlay	0.281	67.48	970 – 1,210	27297	49757	#428 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of Findlay Findlay, OH Located in Findlay, The University of Findlay accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 80% and 47%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 38.7% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
429	Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	0.2806	98.7	1,040 – 1,180	16432	55851	#429 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, there is a 64%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,851
430	Lake Erie College	0.2801	70.36	970 – 1,180	22892	43959	#430 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lake Erie College Painesville, OH Located in Painesville, Lake Erie College accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Lake Erie College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Lake Erie College, there is a 59% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
431	Johnson C Smith University	0.2791	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#431 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
432	Calvin University	0.279	67.91	1,120 – 1,350	25231	48039	#432 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 68% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.6% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
433	Huntington University	0.2783	75.18	940 – 1,190	19767	40702	#433 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Huntington University Huntington, IN 96% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Selectivity Index 0.3 11.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
434	North Central University	0.278	98.98	970 – 1,180	26363	37688	#434 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 82%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
435	University of Dubuque	0.278	87.31	950 – 1,200	26067	44960	#435 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $26,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
436	Bethel University	0.2778	97.66	900 – 1,160	19494	44271	#436 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 41% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
437	Walsh University	0.2748	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#437 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
438	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	0.2747	61.89	1,200 – 1,390	47372	85038	#438 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 62%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 95%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.6% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
439	Doane University	0.2734	96.33	1,010 – 1,240	26364	46009	#439 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 96% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 32.3% Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
440	Metropolitan College of New York	0.2733	90	--	26091	45086	#440 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY Located in New York, Metropolitan College of New York’s acceptance rate is 90%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 86% of students attending Metropolitan College of New York currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 20%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,086
441	Andrews University	0.272	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#441 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
442	Hastings College	0.2716	65.4	970 – 1,270	24406	45590	#442 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
443	Jacksonville University	0.2714	57.48	1,130 – 1,290	24238	61991	#443 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 18.2% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
444	Ohio Northern University	0.2699	73.84	1,090 – 1,320	25941	62686	#444 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Other are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Selectivity Index 0.3 6.8% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
445	Saint Mary's College	0.2691	91.09	1,070 – 1,320	27865	53470	#445 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s non selective and has a 25% yield. 85% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. Selectivity Index 0.3 2.1% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
446	Newman University	0.269	73.98	930 – 1,210	21050	47051	#446 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
447	Malone University	0.2689	76.23	960 – 1,200	22390	43056	#447 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 427 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), and Lacrosse. Selectivity Index 0.3 11.3% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
448	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	0.2688	72.39	880 – 1,070	20451	41863	#448 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $20,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
449	Loras College	0.2684	69.66	1,020 – 1,200	21631	46069	#449 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 34 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 74% first year retention rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 45.5% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
450	College for Creative Studies	0.2676	91.94	990 – 1,210	36055	33691	#450 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI The College for Creative Studies awards up to Master's degrees, with many undergraduates studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. Classes are on the smaller size thanks to a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 82% continue at CCS after completing their first year. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
451	Union College	0.2667	43.42	1,330 – 1,480	42137	63219	#451 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 89%, and 66% will graduate within four years. 80% graduate in six. Selectivity Index 0.3 15.5% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
452	Austin College	0.2643	47.68	1,120 – 1,340	23462	45242	#452 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Psychology, General. Selectivity Index 0.3 8.7% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
453	Northwest University	0.2637	88.65	1,090 – 1,290	24251	50495	#453 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 80% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 5.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
454	Davis & Elkins College	0.263	94.33	760 – 1,040	19784	38495	#454 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Found in Elkins, Davis & Elkins College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Davis & Elkins College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
455	Bryant University	0.2622	64.84	1,180 – 1,330	42139	66488	#455 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 25.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
456	Villa Maria College	0.2622	87.33	730 – 1,050	15823	33635	#456 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 730 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $15,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
457	Baker University	0.2616	97.71	930 – 1,140	26211	54747	#457 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.9% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
458	Carroll University	0.2615	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	54456	#458 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
459	McKendree University	0.2606	71.72	920 – 1,300	22444	49439	#459 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
460	Brigham Young University-Idaho	0.2595	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#460 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $8,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
461	University of San Diego	0.2592	53.58	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#461 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of San Diego San Diego, CA The University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution which opened as two schools in 1949: the San Diego College for Women and the San Diego University. The two merged in 1972. During the last admissions cycle, USD received about 17,500 applications, of which 54% were accepted....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 9.7% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
462	Brewton-Parker Christian University	0.2588	96.49	920 – 1,060	25613	35732	#462 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 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
463	Wisconsin Lutheran College	0.2588	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	24095	49095	#463 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
464	Kansas Wesleyan University	0.2586	71.9	1,010 – 1,170	22930	44811	#464 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Based in Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
465	Cottey College	0.2577	70.23	800 – 1,180	14704	32903	#465 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 800 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
466	Transylvania University	0.2577	66.05	1,090 – 1,320	25442	40447	#466 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 36.4% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
467	University of St Francis	0.2572	65.28	900 – 1,160	14045	56648	#467 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 76% first year retention rate and 53% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 18.1% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
468	Montreat College	0.2556	69.2	1,060 – 1,270	28112	39763	#468 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 89% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
469	Regent University	0.2554	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	20512	42066	#469 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 71% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 46% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
470	Point Loma Nazarene University	0.2542	82.78	1,150 – 1,390	39696	54811	#470 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 215 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 0.5% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
471	Southwestern Adventist University	0.2536	78.36	920 – 1,210	20466	43643	#471 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $9,712 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
472	Saint Francis University	0.2525	76.82	1,060 – 1,240	28326	56920	#472 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
473	Lincoln Memorial University	0.2523	62.59	980 – 1,190	21447	45242	#473 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.3% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
474	Warren Wilson College	0.2512	71.34	1,210 – 1,340	26084	27723	#474 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
475	Rollins College	0.2505	52.85	1,200 – 1,370	39201	48239	#475 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 Tennis, among others....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 13.9% Acceptance Rate 52.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
476	Simpson College	0.2505	86.22	1,400 – 1,460	23282	49946	#476 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $37,896 on average. Attending students enjoy an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
477	Furman University	0.2491	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#477 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.9% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
478	Gustavus Adolphus College	0.2487	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#478 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
479	Kentucky Wesleyan College	0.248	71.78	890 – 1,140	20999	35895	#479 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 53% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
480	Saint Vincent College	0.2474	78.63	1,040 – 1,240	23758	47267	#480 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.1% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
481	University of Mobile	0.2474	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#481 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Mobile Mobile, AL A Southern Baptist school and affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention, the University of Mobile is a private institution. With 49 programs to choose from, the school also has partnerships with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama to offer engineering degrees. Selectivity Index 0.2 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
482	Lake Forest College	0.2461	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#482 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. Selectivity Index 0.2 2.6% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
483	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	0.2445	76.53	920 – 1,100	28443	38325	#483 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Located in Paul Smiths, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accepts 77% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
484	The University of Olivet	0.2443	83.21	920 – 1,130	19362	42637	#484 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 83% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 61% and its four year graduation rate is 28%. Business......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
485	University of St Thomas	0.2438	85.48	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#485 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
486	Lawrence University	0.2431	66.63	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#486 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 6.9% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
487	Bard College	0.2427	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#487 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
488	Holy Cross College	0.2426	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#488 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
489	Rochester Institute of Technology	0.2425	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39534	65457	#489 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
490	Holy Family University	0.2424	74.56	880 – 1,070	14072	55285	#490 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 75% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 18.2% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $14,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
491	Carson-Newman University	0.2423	63.81	970 – 1,180	20895	39324	#491 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Based in Jefferson City, Carson-Newman University accepts 64% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Carson-Newman University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 31.8% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
492	Marywood University	0.2421	78.78	970 – 1,370	26217	47000	#492 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $29,574 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Physician Assistant....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.3% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
493	University of New Haven	0.2417	55.89	1,120 – 1,320	34557	49829	#493 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 47.4% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
494	West Virginia Wesleyan College	0.2416	93.34	900 – 1,160	19218	42672	#494 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, West Virginia Wesleyan College offers up to Doctor's degrees and has 39 available programs and majors. Business/Commerce, General is the most popular, followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,672
495	Alfred University	0.2412	48	1,130 – 1,330	26470	41703	#495 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 48% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a 76%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 79.7% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
496	Coker University	0.2396	93.96	930 – 1,170	19823	36650	#496 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
497	Vanguard University of Southern California	0.2395	74.15	980 – 1,210	23286	43464	#497 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,847. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Selectivity Index 0.2 21.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
498	Midway University	0.2389	96.81	1,020 – 1,200	30679	40738	#498 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 97% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 68% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.6% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $30,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
499	Heidelberg University	0.2387	82	900 – 1,150	19447	41440	#499 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Heidelberg University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
500	Goldey-Beacom College	0.2381	84.51	--	15688	45097	#500 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Private not-for-profit Colleges Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Many students at Goldey Beacom College are pursuing degrees in Finance, General, but there are 26 programs to choose from. There are 269 student-athletes, who are known as the Lightning, and they’re cheered on by Strike, their mascot. A NCAA Division II without football school, athletes might receive athletic scholarships. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,097