2027 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	3.1257	19.25	1,350 – 1,480	23993	63721	#1 2027 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 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
2	Grove City College	0.5648	66.7	1,130 – 1,380	25289	63721	#2 2027 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 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
3	Arizona Christian University	0.504	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational 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
4	Wheaton College	0.3713	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#4 2027 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. 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
5	Biola University	0.3299	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#5 2027 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 0.3 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
6	Azusa Pacific University	0.1554	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#6 2027 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 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

3.1 18.9%

19.3%

1,350 – 1,480

$23,993

$63,721

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA

0.6 9.5%

66.7%

1,130 – 1,380

$25,289

$63,721

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ

0.5

70.6%

920 – 1,160

$32,514

$39,524

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL

0.4 8.6%

84.9%

1,270 – 1,460

$31,356

$50,270

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA

0.3 8.0%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Undenominational

Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA

0.2

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI

3.1
18.9%

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

0.6
9.5%

Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

0.4
8.6%

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

0.3
8.0%

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA