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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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	Trinity Baptist College	1.1425	53.28	840 – 1,030	19921	33640	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL Based in Jacksonville, Trinity Baptist College’s acceptance rate is 53%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 12.6% 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
2	Central Baptist College	1.041	63.46	930 – 1,140	17469	37681	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 35.0% 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
3	Appalachian Bible College	1.0185	77.78	980 – 1,130	13435	29147	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 30.7% 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
4	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	1.0167	67.52	1,010 – 1,230	19733	33372	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 36.7% 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
5	Maranatha Baptist University	0.9531	71.9	1,020 – 1,300	28415	40403	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 90% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 3.3% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,415 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
6	Judson University	0.8245	47.59	870 – 1,160	18673	45374	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 48% 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 0.8 61.1% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
7	William Carey University	0.8015	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 0.8 24.6% 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
8	Luther Rice College & Seminary	0.7934	91.67	--	27883	39300	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA Located in Lithonia, Luther Rice College & Seminary accepts 92% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Luther Rice College & Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more 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
9	Veritas Baptist College	0.7202	95	--	21695	30634	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 0.7 28.0% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634
10	East Texas Baptist University	0.6032	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 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 71% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 5.0% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
11	Missouri Baptist University	0.5968	68.6	710 – 970	27623	38997	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 98% 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 11.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
12	Anderson University	0.5944	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 7.6% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
13	Cedarville University	0.5208	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 $20,740 per student on average. Selectivity Index 0.5 8.8% 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
14	Baptist Health Sciences University	0.4253	82.02	930 – 1,110	11348	59224	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 31.0% 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
15	Oklahoma Baptist University	0.4193	49.41	970 – 1,080	23839	42581	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 13.3% 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
16	Howard Payne University	0.4003	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 11.4% 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
17	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 0.1% 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
18	Shorter University	0.3472	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 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 5.0% 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
19	University of the Cumberlands	0.3369	98.81	900 – 1,150	14743	39046	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 0.3 13.9% 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
20	Averett University	0.3191	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 14.4% 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
21	Bluefield University	0.3118	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 28.0% 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
22	Bethel University	0.3069	87.8	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.3 3.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
23	Corban University	0.2912	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 27% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, Education, and General among the most popular. Selectivity Index 0.3 8.5% 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
24	Georgetown College	0.2852	91.06	1,030 – 1,210	15160	40393	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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, $41,739 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 7.9% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,160 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
25	Baylor University	0.2775	51.28	1,230 – 1,420	47001	56532	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 91% will stay on after they complete their first year. 81% graduate within six years. Selectivity Index 0.3 13.6% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
26	Brewton-Parker Christian University	0.2771	96.49	920 – 1,060	25613	35732	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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 13.8% 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
27	Carson-Newman University	0.1853	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	20895	39324	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Based in Jefferson City, Carson-Newman University accepts 90% 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 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 29.6% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
28	Charleston Southern University	0.1834	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.1% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
29	Campbellsville University	0.1752	79.74	970 – 1,180	19662	34639	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 80% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 74.9% Acceptance Rate 79.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
30	Virginia Union University	0.1454	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.1 7.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
31	Hardin-Simmons University	0.1359	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 12.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
32	Dallas Baptist University	0.1262	88.84	990 – 1,230	30057	45138	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $19,529 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 44.9% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
33	Houston Christian University	0.1246	84.44	990 – 1,190	21282	44595	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 84% 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 11.7% Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
34	Campbell University	0.1165	87.18	1,020 – 1,220	25736	45511	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 36.8% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $25,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
35	Benedict College	0.0835	95.7	820 – 1,010	18665	24908	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Benedict College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Benedict College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 9.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $18,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,908
36	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	0.0576	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 53% 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 27.9% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
37	Florida Memorial University	0.0559	85.26	--	21679	28943	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications. About 24% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 17% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.1% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
38	Shaw University	0.0511	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 72.7% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148