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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 College of Jacksonville	1.1425	53.28	840 – 1,030	19921	33640	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
2	Central Baptist College	1.0314	63.46	930 – 1,140	17469	37681	#2 2027 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 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	1.0018	77.78	980 – 1,130	13435	29147	#3 2027 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 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	1.0007	67.52	1,010 – 1,230	19733	33372	#4 2027 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 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	Luther Rice College & Seminary	0.7934	91.67	--	27883	39300	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
6	William Carey University	0.7459	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#6 2027 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 0.7 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
7	Missouri Baptist University	0.5637	70.62	850 – 970	27623	38997	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
8	Maranatha Baptist University	0.5369	89.08	1,080 – 1,280	28415	40403	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 89% 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 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
9	Cedarville University	0.5203	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#9 2027 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 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
10	Oklahoma Baptist University	0.4181	49.41	970 – 1,080	23839	42581	#10 2027 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 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
11	East Texas Baptist University	0.4175	73.06	930 – 1,190	25092	41759	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
12	Howard Payne University	0.3929	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#12 2027 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 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
13	Baptist Health Sciences University	0.3767	82.02	930 – 1,110	11348	59224	#13 2027 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 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
14	University of the Cumberlands	0.3557	98.81	900 – 1,150	14743	39046	#14 2027 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 0.4 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
15	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#15 2027 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 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
16	Shorter University	0.3424	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#16 2027 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 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
17	Veritas Baptist College	0.3324	95	--	21695	30634	#17 2027 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 0.3 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634
18	Judson University	0.3262	89.05	860 – 1,160	18673	45374	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
19	Bluefield University	0.318	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#19 2027 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 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
20	Anderson University	0.3098	54.91	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#20 2027 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 0.3 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
21	Bethel University	0.3071	88.68	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#21 2027 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 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
22	Averett University	0.3059	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#22 2027 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 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
23	Corban University	0.3034	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – 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 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 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
24	Baylor University	0.2897	52.22	1,210 – 1,400	47001	56532	#24 2027 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, 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
25	Brewton-Parker Christian University	0.2588	96.49	920 – 1,060	25613	35732	#25 2027 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 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
26	Carson-Newman University	0.2423	63.81	970 – 1,180	20895	39324	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist 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
27	Charleston Southern University	0.1808	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#27 2027 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 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
28	Campbellsville University	0.166	79.74	970 – 1,180	19662	34639	#28 2027 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 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
29	Hardin-Simmons University	0.142	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% 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 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
30	Campbell University	0.1135	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	25736	45511	#30 2027 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 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
31	Virginia Union University	0.1131	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 last year. 11% 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 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
32	Houston Christian University	0.107	86.45	980 – 1,220	21282	44595	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian 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 Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.2% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
33	Dallas Baptist University	0.1055	91.31	930 – 1,220	30057	45138	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Baptist Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 91%. 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 71%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.8% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $30,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
34	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	0.1035	97.47	1,000 – 1,210	27651	48368	#34 2027 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 97%. 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 80.6% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
35	Benedict College	0.0829	95.7	820 – 1,010	18665	24908	#35 2027 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 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	Florida Memorial University	0.0552	85.26	--	21679	28943	#36 2027 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 20% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
37	Shaw University	0.0501	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#37 2027 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 0.4% 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