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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico

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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 Puerto Rico-Bayamon	3.6286	27.52	1,120 – 1,300	7827	22382	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Found in Bayamon, the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepted 28% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students at the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 3.6 274.2% Acceptance Rate 27.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $7,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,382
2	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon	2.6098	36.42	--	9003	23776	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Based in Bayamon, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepts 36% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 27% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 76% and 6% of......Read more Selectivity Index 2.6 4.8% Acceptance Rate 36.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,776
3	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	2.5606	37.78	--	8310	22401	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Found in Arecibo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.6 23.8% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,401
4	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo	2.473	35.56	--	8934	21557	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Based in Fajardo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo’s acceptance rate is 36%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 18% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 2.5 46.9% Acceptance Rate 35.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,557
5	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	2.0618	46.74	--	7909	23322	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Based in Aguadilla, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepts 47% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Selectivity Index 2.1 20.8% Acceptance Rate 46.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,909 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,322
6	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama	2.0025	48.5	--	9320	21635	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Based in Guayama, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama accepts 48% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 21% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 2.0 10.4% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,635
7	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German	1.8727	50.67	--	9192	21573	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Based in San German, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German’s acceptance rate is 51% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $31 for graduate applications. About 38% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.9 18.0% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,573
8	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	1.5294	52.17	1,110 – 1,360	12857	32706	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Selectivity Index 1.5 17.2% Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $12,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,706
9	University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	1.5277	55.98	980 – 1,210	13137	20013	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Found in Humacao, the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 33% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 1.5 2.8% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,013
10	University of Puerto Rico-Carolina	1.4754	52.46	830 – 1,050	14151	22317	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Carolina, PR Located in Carolina, the University of Puerto Rico-Carolina’s acceptance rate is 52% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 74% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.5 13.3% Acceptance Rate 52.5% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $14,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,317
11	University of Puerto Rico at Ponce	1.3751	56.09	930 – 1,220	7358	22404	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR Based in Ponce, the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce’s acceptance rate is 56%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, there is a 80% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 1.4 3.9% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $7,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,404
12	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras	1.3739	53.2	1,030 – 1,300	6868	22417	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. Approximately 41% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.4 1.9% Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $6,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,417
13	Universidad Central de Bayamon	1.2666	65.94	--	4382	19745	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam�n, PR Based in Bayam�n, Universidad Central de Bayamon’s acceptance rate is 66%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Selectivity Index 1.3 18.1% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,745
14	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	1.2472	62.26	580 – 640	11759	19546	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Located in Arecibo, the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo’s acceptance rate is 62% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 21% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 2.7% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 580 – 640 Avg. Net Price $11,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,546
15	Colegio Universitario de San Juan	1.169	80.88	--	107	22675	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Colegio Universitario de San Juan San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, Colegio Universitario de San Juan’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students attending Colegio Universitario de San Juan will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of......Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $107 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,675
16	Dewey University-Carolina	1.1387	82.5	--	3397	17132	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Carolina Carolina, PR Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,132
17	University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	1.122	81.95	870 – 1,090	8317	18193	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Found in Aguadilla, the University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Selectivity Index 1.1 10.7% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $8,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,193
18	Dewey University-Juana D'az	0.9703	64.21	--	3731	51658	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Juana D'az Juana Diaz, PR Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,658
19	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas	0.9578	65.83	--	7407	18186	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR Located in Barranquitas, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas’s acceptance rate is 66% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 1.0 6.4% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,186
20	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon	0.9116	53.41	--	13076	27544	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Found in Santurce, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $15 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 27% of students attending Universidad del Sagrado Corazon will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students continued their studies at Universidad del Sagrado......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 16.7% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,544
21	University of Puerto Rico at Cayey	0.8532	95.97	920 – 1,140	9477	21819	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, PR Based in Cayey, the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey accepts 96% of applicants. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. About 56% of students at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey after completing......Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 46.5% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $9,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,819
22	Dewey University-Manati	0.8078	95.65	--	3688	17132	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Manati Manati, PR Selectivity Index 0.8 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,132
23	University of Puerto Rico-Utuado	0.774	63.64	770 – 990	12148	21063	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Located in Utuado, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado’s acceptance rate is 64%. They require $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 21% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 1.9% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 770 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,063
24	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico	0.7683	89.4	920 – 1,190	16534	37753	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Found in Hato Rey, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 42% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 2% of students will earn their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 21.7% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,753
25	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	0.6633	66.44	--	9729	27318	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro’s acceptance rate is 66%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 58% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,318
26	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus	0.6633	53.2	710 – 950	7569	21125	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR Based in Carolina, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 6% of students attending Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 67.7% Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 710 – 950 Avg. Net Price $7,569 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,125
27	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	0.6041	70.29	--	8385	22276	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Found in Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 34% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 76% of students continued studying at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 58.6% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,276
28	Columbia Central University-Caguas	0.5068	90	--	4046	19591	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,591
29	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan	0.4928	60.78	--	4989	21535	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan accepts 61% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 18.4% Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
30	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati	0.4881	66.36	--	7518	59213	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati Manati, PR Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
31	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	0.4681	84.88	--	8510	59213	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
32	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian	0.4562	95.65	--	4496	21535	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR Based in San Sebastian, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
33	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	0.3052	90.33	790 – 1,070	10275	20637	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 90% of applicants and requests $15 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $10,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
34	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	0.2532	85.38	740 – 950	9883	20637	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Found in Arecibo, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.9% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 740 – 950 Avg. Net Price $9,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
35	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba	0.2514	88.39	--	8121	21535	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba Villalba, PR Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
36	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	0.1881	97.3	770 – 1,020	8132	20637	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, there is a 68% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 27.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 770 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $8,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
37	Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music	0.1543	81.01	--	3905	9910	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music’s acceptance rate is 81% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students attending Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 20.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,905 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $9,910
38	Dewey University-Hato Rey	0.0876	68.02	--	2528	17132	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,132
39	Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa	0.0438	84.38	--	5607	20908	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Based in Rio Piedras, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,908
40	CEM College-San Juan	0.0178	90.33	--	14817	59213	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Puerto Rico CEM College-San Juan San Juan, PR Selectivity Index 0.0 63.4% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213