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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic 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	Seattle University	4103	11	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,103 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
2	Stephen F Austin State University	9129	17	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Undergraduates 9,129 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
3	Utah Tech University	13006	19	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 13,006 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
4	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	28674	20	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 28,674 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
5	California Baptist University	8417	21	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 8,417 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
6	Southern Utah University	13126	22	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 13,126 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
7	Tarleton State University	15130	24	52.56	--	15363	46729	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 15,130 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
8	Utah Valley University	43796	25	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Undergraduates 43,796 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

4,103

11 10.0%

77.0%

1,150 – 1,370

$37,103

$64,656

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

9,129

17 13.3%

74.5%

970 – 1,150

$15,498

$43,144

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

13,006

19 13.6%

100.0%

940 – 1,150

$15,488

$37,959

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

28,674

20

94.0%

870 – 1,090

$6,978

$35,812

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

8,417

21 16.7%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

13,126

22

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

15,130

24 26.3%

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Western Athletic Conference

43,796

25

100.0%

970 – 1,210

$8,650

$46,825

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