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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist

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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	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	1.6051	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 50% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
2	Central Baptist College	1.5716	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
3	Trinity Baptist College	1.2	62.5	890 – 1,070	18671	33640	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 62.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,640
4	William Carey University	1.0631	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
5	Maranatha Baptist University	0.9278	70.87	1,040 – 1,300	26001	40403	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	0.9253	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Appalachian Bible College	0.7792	98.57	1,030 – 1,210	18749	52139	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV Found in Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College accepted 99% 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 0.8 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,139
8	East Texas Baptist University	0.5964	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% 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 71% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
9	Anderson University	0.5833	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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 0.6 Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
10	Simmons College of Kentucky	0.575	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 45.3% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $19,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732
11	Missouri Baptist University	0.5644	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
12	Baptist Health Sciences University	0.5444	67.76	1,010 – 1,210	15395	59224	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
13	Judson University	0.5053	62.4	910 – 1,190	21331	45374	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
14	Cedarville University	0.4445	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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 $18,776 per student on average. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
15	Bluefield University	0.4209	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
16	Oklahoma Baptist University	0.3852	63.27	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 63% 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 68% and its four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
17	Averett University	0.3715	47.8	870 – 1,150	24091	46273	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 48% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 62% and 36% of students will graduate in four years. Business Administration and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 47.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
18	Shorter University	0.3629	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
19	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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 13 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 $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
20	Howard Payne University	0.3475	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. 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 0.3 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
21	Corban University	0.3161	89.74	1,010 – 1,240	26028	41735	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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 47 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the most popular. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
22	Bethel University	0.3025	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
23	Georgetown College	0.2852	91.06	970 – 1,150	14878	40393	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,230 applicants, 26% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,435 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 551 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
24	Baylor University	0.2771	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist 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, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
25	University of the Cumberlands	0.2631	71.39	1,010 – 1,210	11555	39046	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 71%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 69% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
26	Brewton-Parker Christian University	0.2583	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% 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 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
27	Bethlehem College & Seminary	0.2534	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	0	63721	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
28	Franklin College	0.2492	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 9.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
29	Campbellsville University	0.2227	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
30	Charleston Southern University	0.2052	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
31	Eastern University	0.2036	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.2% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
32	Carson-Newman University	0.1839	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
33	Shaw University	0.1831	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
34	University of Sioux Falls	0.1812	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 34.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
35	Hardin-Simmons University	0.1545	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% 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 attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
36	Virginia Union University	0.1381	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
37	Dallas Baptist University	0.1238	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 89%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $16,006 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
38	Ottawa University-Ottawa	0.1227	80.03	860 – 1,100	28126	49139	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 3.0% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
39	Houston Christian University	0.1153	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
40	Campbell University	0.1135	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	24517	45511	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
41	Mission University	0.0996	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
42	Benedict College	0.0897	67.3	840 – 1,030	18146	24908	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Benedict College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Benedict College’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 64% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,146 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,908
43	Virginia University of Lynchburg	0.0614	81.73	--	17734	24718	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
44	Florida Memorial University	0.0611	74.31	--	18366	28943	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 25% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
45	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	0.0573	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
46	Morris College	0.0424	98.28	--	20397	24250	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
47	Arkansas Baptist College	0.0384	57.74	--	11047	22652	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 31% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
48	Arlington Baptist University	0.0332	79.23	--	26503	32206	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – American Baptist Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206