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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana

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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	University of Notre Dame	5.4756	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Selectivity Index 5.5 14.7% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
2	TrineOnline	1.4139	39.86	--	15788	53010	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana TrineOnline Angola, IN Found in Angola, TrineOnline accepts 40% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more Selectivity Index 1.4 51.1% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
3	Union Bible College	1.0084	90.84	--	10070	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Union Bible College Westfield, IN Based in Westfield, Union Bible College accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 18% of students attending Union Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 5.9% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Veritas Baptist College	0.7202	95	--	21695	30634	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana 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
5	Purdue University-Main Campus	0.5855	49.87	1,220 – 1,490	13722	60838	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Selectivity Index 0.6 15.4% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
6	John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences	0.5378	82.35	--	37711	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences South Bend, IN Selectivity Index 0.5 46.2% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	Indiana University-Southeast	0.47	84.46	990 – 1,190	9102	42290	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 3.8% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
8	Indiana University-South Bend	0.4649	83.84	960 – 1,190	9003	41388	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 46% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 7.8% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
9	Taylor University	0.4394	73.53	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 63 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 0.4 6.3% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
10	Indiana University-East	0.4339	67.22	980 – 1,180	8718	44827	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 57% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 14.6% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $8,718 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
11	Oakland City University	0.3933	82.51	870 – 1,150	16437	43190	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 83% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 40% four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 9.1% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
12	Indiana University-Kokomo	0.3649	86.48	970 – 1,160	3880	42134	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 6.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $3,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
13	Marian University-Ancilla	0.3614	91.69	--	19463	55704	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Marian University-Ancilla Plymouth, IN Located in Plymouth, Marian University-Ancilla’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Marian University-Ancilla, there is a 38% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 10.1% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
14	Indiana University-Indianapolis	0.3225	76.37	1,040 – 1,260	12228	47173	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 72% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
15	Indiana University-Northwest	0.3202	73.39	920 – 1,190	5745	39714	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 18% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 13.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
16	University of Southern Indiana	0.3127	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14722	42323	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 4.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
17	Wabash College	0.2905	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	25562	52667	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $39,605 each - and 75% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Selectivity Index 0.3 5.2% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
18	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	0.2875	72.39	880 – 1,070	20451	41863	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 6.6% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $20,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
19	Bethel University	0.281	97.66	900 – 1,160	19494	44271	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 49% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 0.9% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
20	Huntington University	0.2677	75.64	940 – 1,170	19767	40702	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Huntington University Huntington, IN 96% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Selectivity Index 0.3 20.6% Acceptance Rate 75.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
21	Saint Mary's College	0.2651	75.97	1,160 – 1,340	27865	53470	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s somewhat selective and has a 20% yield. 88% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. Selectivity Index 0.3 1.0% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
22	Holy Cross College	0.259	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 6.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
23	Purdue University Fort Wayne	0.2553	83.89	990 – 1,230	14735	42873	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Located in Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 88% of students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 12.1% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,873
24	Purdue University Northwest	0.2525	72.36	890 – 1,150	7916	48439	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 74% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 32.5% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $7,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
25	Franklin College	0.2486	69.8	1,060 – 1,240	24189	45635	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana 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 9.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
26	Ball State University	0.2391	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13599	44394	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.1% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
27	Indiana University-Bloomington	0.2322	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	17270	53417	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Selectivity Index 0.2 14.8% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
28	DePauw University	0.231	57.19	1,230 – 1,420	31411	58476	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. Selectivity Index 0.2 2.8% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
29	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	0.2238	95.97	880 – 1,080	18654	47944	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Based in Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 24.8% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
30	Trine University	0.2199	85.48	1,050 – 1,270	25355	53010	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Trine University Angola, IN Found in Angola, Trine University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Trine University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will earn......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 5.3% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
31	Manchester University	0.207	71.06	900 – 1,190	19425	43024	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 71% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 48.0% Acceptance Rate 71.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
32	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	0.1906	88.94	970 – 1,210	23402	51329	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 83% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Selectivity Index 0.2 21.8% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
33	Earlham College	0.1903	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	27107	35430	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Selectivity Index 0.2 8.4% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,107 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
34	Indiana Institute of Technology	0.1895	70.39	950 – 1,160	24208	29717	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Found in Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology accepts 70% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Indiana Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.4% Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $24,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
35	Indiana State University	0.179	80.77	910 – 1,130	12066	41047	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 30.0% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
36	Goshen College	0.1777	84.07	880 – 1,110	16693	43218	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 5.2% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
37	Hanover College	0.1719	83.7	1,120 – 1,300	23683	42876	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Selectivity Index 0.2 24.0% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
38	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	0.1677	76.86	1,330 – 1,500	45406	85935	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 15.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
39	Marian University	0.1638	95.46	970 – 1,200	22786	55704	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Marian University Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, Marian University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 6.8% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
40	University of Indianapolis	0.1598	66.5	970 – 1,190	22662	46452	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.0% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
41	Butler University	0.1514	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	38438	61627	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. Selectivity Index 0.2 8.5% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
42	University of Evansville	0.1366	77.6	1,070 – 1,280	18773	46734	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.1 19.9% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
43	Grace College and Theological Seminary	0.134	82.15	1,030 – 1,230	21065	41463	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 77% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 66% graduate within six years. Selectivity Index 0.1 20.5% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
44	Valparaiso University	0.1077	89.43	1,080 – 1,300	21766	55216	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 62% of students will graduate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 5.8% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
45	Anderson University	0.1051	79.34	910 – 1,160	25332	44396	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Indiana Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 60% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 45.2% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396