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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley 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	Southwest Baptist University	1622	10	99.72	970 – 1,190	19781	38855	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,622 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
2	William Jewell College	969	10	38.36	1,090 – 1,280	17408	54197	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 21 - 27. Undergraduates 969 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
3	Truman State University	3265	11	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Undergraduates 3,265 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
4	Quincy University	1072	12	50.93	1,020 – 1,210	17424	43331	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Quincy University Quincy, IL Undergraduates 1,072 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,424 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,331
5	Rockhurst University	2304	12	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Undergraduates 2,304 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
6	University of Illinois Springfield	2309	12	85.88	970 – 1,230	9241	47432	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three in the University of Illinois system and is located in the state's capitol city. U of I offers 48 degree programs with Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst being the most sought after....Read more Undergraduates 2,309 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $9,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,432
7	University of Indianapolis	3603	12	66.48	970 – 1,190	19903	46452	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference 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 $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 3,603 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
8	Lewis University	4326	13	71.28	980 – 1,220	19472	56095	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis 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 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,326 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,095
9	Lincoln University	1707	13	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Undergraduates 1,707 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
10	Maryville University of Saint Louis	5692	13	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Undergraduates 5,692 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
11	University of Missouri-St Louis	12332	13	62.67	1,030 – 1,290	11577	47564	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 63%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 12,332 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
12	Drury University	1391	14	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,391 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
13	McKendree University	1605	16	63.88	920 – 1,300	25200	49439	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 64% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,605 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
14	Missouri University of Science and Technology	5552	17	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,552 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
15	Upper Iowa University	2504	22	93.38	830 – 1,100	22427	48776	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Great Lakes Valley Conference Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 93% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 59% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 2,504 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 83.3% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776