NEW 2026 Best Colleges Rankings!

NEW 2026 Hidden Gem Colleges!

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Home
College Rankings
Student-Faculty Ratio
Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

About

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.

Sort by:

View as:

Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Pittsburg State University	4472	14	89.42	930 – 1,180	15111	43793	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Found in Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 4,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
2	University of Nebraska at Kearney	4213	14	89.49	1,010 – 1,240	16287	43241	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Undergraduates 4,213 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
3	Fort Hays State University	10172	15	90.26	970 – 1,180	13186	44428	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,172 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
4	Missouri Southern State University	3881	15	97.03	950 – 1,200	11626	37866	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 3,881 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
5	Missouri Western State University	3491	15	0	--	13126	37499	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Undergraduates 3,491 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
6	Washburn University	5331	15	95.51	1,010 – 1,180	11488	42881	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,331 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
7	Emporia State University	2396	16	97.71	970 – 1,180	16094	41389	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 84% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 77% first year......Read more Undergraduates 2,396 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
8	Newman University	2529	16	73.98	930 – 1,210	21050	47051	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,529 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
9	Northeastern State University	5111	16	99.59	970 – 1,140	12410	41207	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Located in Tahlequah, Northeastern State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,111 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 99.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,207
10	Northwest Missouri State University	5241	16	86.09	1,010 – 1,180	16790	41695	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 91% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 5,241 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
11	Rogers State University	3135	18	81.84	890 – 970	15314	39324	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Rogers State University Claremore, OK Located in Claremore, Rogers State University’s acceptance rate is 82% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 15% of students attending Rogers State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,135 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $15,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
12	University of Central Missouri	7584	18	63.8	930 – 1,180	14943	41593	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 74% first year retention rate and 39% of students will graduate in four......Read more Undergraduates 7,584 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
13	University of Central Oklahoma	10777	18	78.12	970 – 1,180	18660	43074	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 78% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $2,903 each. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 10,777 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

Resources for:

Articles

Resources for:

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

About

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

4,472

14 6.7%

89.4%

930 – 1,180

$15,111

$43,793

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

4,213

14 7.7%

89.5%

1,010 – 1,240

$16,287

$43,241

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

10,172

15 7.1%

90.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,186

$44,428

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

3,881

15 6.3%

97.0%

950 – 1,200

$11,626

$37,866

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

3,491

15 7.1%

--

--

$13,126

$37,499

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

5,331

15 15.4%

95.5%

1,010 – 1,180

$11,488

$42,881

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

2,396

16 5.9%

97.7%

970 – 1,180

$16,094

$41,389

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

2,529

16 23.1%

74.0%

930 – 1,210

$21,050

$47,051

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

5,111

16 5.9%

99.6%

970 – 1,140

$12,410

$41,207

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

5,241

16 15.8%

86.1%

1,010 – 1,180

$16,790

$41,695

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

3,135

18

81.8%

890 – 970

$15,314

$39,324

14
6.7%

14
7.7%

15
7.1%

15
6.3%

15
7.1%

15
15.4%

16
5.9%

16
23.1%

16
5.9%

16
15.8%

18
5.3%

18
5.9%