2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic 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	Lincoln Memorial University	1668	10	62.59	980 – 1,190	21447	45242	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Undergraduates 1,668 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
2	Mars Hill University	1061	11	67.9	960 – 1,140	18925	35680	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,061 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
3	Carson-Newman University	1596	12	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	20895	39324	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Based in Jefferson City, Carson-Newman University accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Carson-Newman University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,596 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
4	Coker University	1220	12	93.96	930 – 1,170	19823	36650	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Undergraduates 1,220 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
5	Emory & Henry University	1083	12	83.65	1,050 – 1,240	21446	39448	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,083 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
6	Anderson University	3683	13	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Undergraduates 3,683 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
7	Catawba College	1262	13	75.21	960 – 1,240	18447	36912	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Catawba College accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Catawba College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,262 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
8	Barton College	1149	14	94.2	950 – 1,150	23962	40785	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 38% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Undergraduates 1,149 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
9	University of Virginia's College at Wise	2142	14	28.54	960 – 1,120	14378	39725	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 29% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first......Read more Undergraduates 2,142 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,378 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
10	Lenoir-Rhyne University	1472	15	84.59	970 – 1,180	21546	44799	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
11	Newberry College	1481	15	89.79	890 – 1,130	21943	38983	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 90% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,481 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
12	Wingate University	2673	15	91.13	990 – 1,210	21282	43992	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,673 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
13	Tusculum University	940	18	72.17	930 – 1,110	20355	39925	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 940 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925