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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	Trinity University	2518	8	25.92	1,360 – 1,500	32224	55224	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Undergraduates 2,518 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
2	Millsaps College	549	9	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	27737	46137	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Millsaps College Jackson, MS Millsaps College was founded in 1890 and has produced well-known actors, poets, professors, politicians, and athletes. “The Bowl” is the home of Homecoming activities, concerts, and events on campus. The college’s motto is “In pursuit of excellence” (Ad Excellentiam) and it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Undergraduates 549 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
3	Rhodes College	1838	9	50.35	1,260 – 1,450	31037	48898	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more Undergraduates 1,838 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
4	The University of the South	1644	9	56.9	1,280 – 1,400	34815	53456	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Undergraduates 1,644 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
5	Centre College	1404	10	54.36	1,210 – 1,440	23860	50073	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Undergraduates 1,404 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 54.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
6	Southwestern University	1440	11	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	32228	49249	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $31,958 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Undergraduates 1,440 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
7	Berry College	2254	12	64	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 61%......Read more Undergraduates 2,254 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
8	Oglethorpe University	1396	13	88.45	1,100 – 1,340	20490	42691	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Oglethorpe University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Oglethorpe University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $32,484 on average. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 1,396 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691

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

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

2,518

8 11.1%

25.9%

1,360 – 1,500

$32,224

$55,224

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

549

9

43.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$27,737

$46,137

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

1,838

9

50.4%

1,260 – 1,450

$31,037

$48,898

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

1,644

9

56.9%

1,280 – 1,400

$34,815

$53,456

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

1,404

10

54.4%

1,210 – 1,440

$23,860

$50,073

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

1,440

11

43.1%

1,160 – 1,320

$32,228

$49,249

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

2,254

12

64.0%

1,120 – 1,320

$25,363

$45,014

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southern Athletic Association

1,396

13 7.1%

88.5%

1,100 – 1,340

$20,490

$42,691

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