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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	Graceland University-Lamoni	802	10	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Undergraduates 802 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
2	MidAmerica Nazarene University	1204	11	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Undergraduates 1,204 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
3	Baker University	1264	12	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more Undergraduates 1,264 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
4	Benedictine College	2391	12	76.45	1,110 – 1,360	28451	45000	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Undergraduates 2,391 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
5	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1041	12	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,041 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
6	Grand View University	1483	12	98.43	930 – 1,140	22296	47582	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and 39% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Undergraduates 1,483 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
7	Missouri Valley College	1558	13	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 1,558 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
8	Mount Mercy University	1185	13	78.76	970 – 1,180	23972	52871	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,185 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
9	Culver-Stockton College	861	15	65.18	--	22103	40673	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 861 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
10	Missouri Baptist University	4958	15	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 4,958 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 28.6% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
11	Park University	6238	15	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,238 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
12	William Penn University	1348	15	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,348 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

802

10 23.1%

80.8%

920 – 1,140

$16,632

$40,792

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,204

11

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$29,992

$57,433

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,264

12 9.1%

94.2%

970 – 1,110

$23,410

$54,747

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

2,391

12

76.5%

1,110 – 1,360

$28,451

$45,000

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,041

12 9.1%

56.9%

940 – 1,140

$25,050

$43,860

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,483

12

98.4%

930 – 1,140

$22,296

$47,582

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,558

13

52.7%

900 – 1,070

$18,396

$36,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

1,185

13

78.8%

970 – 1,180

$23,972

$52,871

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

861

15 11.8%

65.2%

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$22,103

$40,673

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

4,958

15 28.6%

68.6%

710 – 970

$26,117

$38,997

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Heart of America Athletic Conference

6,238

15

69.0%

930 – 1,140

$15,637

$50,550

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