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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference

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Many students seek a college or university with a low student-to-faculty ratio as it means that students, on average, get more face-to-face time with professors and instructors. This also means that it's easier to get help outside of class and get in to faculty office hours.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Milligan University	834	9	70.27	1,090 – 1,290	21463	43168	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Undergraduates 834 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
2	Brenau University	1273	11	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 1,273 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
3	Columbia College	1268	11	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 53% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Undergraduates 1,268 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
4	Johnson University	708	11	53.77	980 – 1,160	20713	35649	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 708 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
5	Kentucky Christian University	503	12	62.38	970 – 1,140	22209	39921	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 45% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 503 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
6	Montreat College	759	12	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 759 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
7	Tennessee Wesleyan University	857	12	59.41	940 – 1,140	16414	45987	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Undergraduates 857 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
8	Bryan College-Dayton	1398	13	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,398 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 27.8% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
9	Columbia International University	721	13	94.61	940 – 1,160	21320	33929	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Undergraduates 721 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
10	Point University	2617	13	67.51	920 – 1,200	22622	36410	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,617 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
11	Reinhardt University	1129	13	61.54	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 62% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 1,129 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
12	University of Pikeville	1353	13	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,353 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
13	Bluefield University	694	15	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 49%....Read more Undergraduates 694 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
14	Truett McConnell University	2612	16	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 59% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 2,612 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193