2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

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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	Hillsdale College	2.6293	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% 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. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Selectivity Index 2.6 76.6% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Arizona Christian University	0.5398	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
3	Grove City College	0.5156	72.32	1,150 – 1,370	24184	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 87% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Selectivity Index 0.5 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Boise Bible College	0.4225	96.43	810 – 1,110	14639	32662	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Boise Bible College Boise, ID Located in Boise, Boise Bible College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Boise Bible College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 810 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,662
5	Wheaton College	0.3661	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
6	Biola University	0.3585	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational 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 0.4 25.3% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
7	Providence Christian College	0.3057	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Selectivity Index 0.3 19.4% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
8	Azusa Pacific University	0.1709	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
9	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	0.1156	89.93	--	14684	33366	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 90% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
10	Colorado Christian University	0.0096	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Selectivity Index 0.0 98.0% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

2.6 76.6%

20.7%

1,350 – 1,480

$26,030

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.5

74.4%

970 – 1,210

$32,397

$39,524

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.5 1.4%

72.3%

1,150 – 1,370

$24,184

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.4

96.4%

810 – 1,110

$14,639

$32,662

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.4

90.0%

1,270 – 1,440

$31,346

$50,270

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.4 25.3%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.3 19.4%

92.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$25,354

$52,373

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.2

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.1

89.9%

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$14,684

$33,366

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

0.0 98.0%

83.3%

1,010 – 1,210

$26,770

$41,623

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