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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist

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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	Cedarville University	4916	4	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. Undergraduates 4,916 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
2	Simmons College of Kentucky	389	5	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 389 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $19,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732
3	Arlington Baptist University	268	8	79.23	--	26503	32206	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 268 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
4	Baptist Health Sciences University	733	8	67.76	1,010 – 1,210	15395	59224	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Undergraduates 733 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
5	Virginia Union University	1170	8	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,170 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
6	Campbellsville University	6411	9	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Undergraduates 6,411 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
7	Luther Rice College & Seminary	316	9	91.67	--	3935	50438	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA Undergraduates 316 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,438
8	Central Baptist College	550	10	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Undergraduates 550 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
9	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	518	10	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 50% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more Undergraduates 518 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
10	Judson University	793	10	62.4	910 – 1,190	21331	45374	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 793 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
11	Maranatha Baptist University	759	10	70.87	1,040 – 1,300	26001	40403	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 759 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
12	Bethel University	2556	11	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,556 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
13	Averett University	1180	12	47.8	870 – 1,150	24091	46273	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 48% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 62% and 36% of students will graduate in four years. Business Administration and......Read more Undergraduates 1,180 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 47.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
14	Carson-Newman University	1606	12	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Undergraduates 1,606 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
15	Corban University	785	12	89.74	1,010 – 1,240	26028	41735	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 47 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the most popular. Undergraduates 785 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
16	Franklin College	931	12	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 931 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
17	Campbell University	2699	13	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	24517	45511	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,699 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
18	Charleston Southern University	2914	13	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Undergraduates 2,914 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
19	Georgetown College	1111	13	91.06	970 – 1,150	14878	40393	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,230 applicants, 26% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,435 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 551 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. Undergraduates 1,111 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
20	Samford University	4210	13	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 4,210 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
21	Anderson University	3405	14	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist 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 3,405 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
22	Baylor University	14915	14	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 14,915 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
23	Dallas Baptist University	2785	14	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 89%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $16,006 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Undergraduates 2,785 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
24	East Texas Baptist University	1634	14	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Undergraduates 1,634 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
25	University of the Cumberlands	6091	14	71.39	1,010 – 1,210	11555	39046	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 71%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 69% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,091 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
26	Benedict College	1694	15	67.3	840 – 1,030	18146	24908	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Benedict College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Benedict College’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 64% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,694 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,146 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,908
27	Bluefield University	694	15	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Undergraduates 694 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
28	Hardin-Simmons University	1283	15	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% 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 currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,283 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
29	Missouri Baptist University	4958	15	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist 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 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
30	Oklahoma Baptist University	1409	15	63.27	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 1,409 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
31	Shorter University	1322	15	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,322 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
32	Houston Christian University	2899	16	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Undergraduates 2,899 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
33	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	2803	17	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,803 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
34	University of Sioux Falls	1241	18	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,241 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
35	William Carey University	3113	19	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 3,113 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
36	Eastern University	2500	21	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,500 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
37	Arkansas Baptist College	373	27	57.74	--	11047	22652	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 31% first year......Read more Undergraduates 373 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
38	Virginia University of Lynchburg	170	28	81.73	--	17734	24718	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – American Baptist Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 170 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718