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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable

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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	Western Governors University	135822	0	45.44	--	9555	69572	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Opening in 1997, Western Governors University is entirely online. It’s made up of four colleges – School of Business, School of Technology, School of Education, and the Leavitt School of Health. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study. Undergraduates 135,822 Student-Faculty Ratio -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
2	Medical University of South Carolina	281	2	98.28	--	0	77677	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Undergraduates 281 Student-Faculty Ratio 2 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,677
3	University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences	224	2	52.17	--	0	38222	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR Undergraduates 224 Student-Faculty Ratio 2 Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,222
4	California Institute of Technology	987	3	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Undergraduates 987 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
5	Cornish College of the Arts	502	3	70.46	--	40164	27580	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Undergraduates 502 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
6	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4576	3	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. Undergraduates 4,576 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
7	Paier College	199	3	61.54	740 – 880	31768	63721	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Paier College Bridgeport, CT Found in Bridgeport, Paier College’s acceptance rate is 62%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 6% of students at Paier College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 199 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 740 – 880 Avg. Net Price $31,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	University of Nebraska Medical Center	897	3	86.9	--	0	70417	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Undergraduates 897 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,417
9	Calvary University	198	4	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Calvary University Kansas City, MO Undergraduates 198 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
10	Champion Christian College	139	4	0	--	15392	63721	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR Undergraduates 139 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
11	City Vision University	188	4	100	--	8639	40650	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable City Vision University Kansas City, MO Undergraduates 188 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,650
12	Interior Designers Institute	107	4	98.83	--	0	51847	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Interior Designers Institute Newport Beach, CA Undergraduates 107 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
13	The Juilliard School	619	4	8.96	--	42468	22129	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 52% yield. Undergraduates 619 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
14	Woodbury University	825	4	72.87	940 – 1,240	31257	47665	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Woodbury University Burbank, CA Found in Burbank, Woodbury University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $85 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Woodbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Woodbury University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 32% of......Read more Undergraduates 825 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
15	Academy College	116	5	100	--	29280	45418	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Academy College Bloomington, MN Undergraduates 116 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 54.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,418
16	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	284	5	90.45	820 – 970	27789	60939	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 284 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 25.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
17	Criswell College	118	5	91.67	1,090 – 1,150	11464	42026	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Criswell College Dallas, TX Criswell College was founded in 1970, originally named the Criswell Bible Institute. This Baptist Christian school offers up to Master's degree, and it has very small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. andGeneral Studies are commonly chosen undergraduate majors. Undergraduates 118 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
18	Naropa University	368	5	94	980 – 1,200	31491	21841	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 368 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
19	Nebraska Indian Community College	624	5	86.9	--	22666	25591	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Nebraska Indian Community College Macy, NE Undergraduates 624 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,591
20	Pacific Oaks College	346	5	10	--	0	47962	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Undergraduates 346 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
21	Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando	102	5	92.52	--	18033	37753	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 20% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 50%......Read more Undergraduates 102 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,753
22	Princeton University	5813	5	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Undergraduates 5,813 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
23	Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music	308	5	81.01	--	3905	9910	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music’s acceptance rate is 81% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students attending Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 308 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,905 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $9,910
24	Rice University	4789	5	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Undergraduates 4,789 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
25	Simmons College of Kentucky	389	5	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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
26	Southeast Missouri State University	7926	5	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Undergraduates 7,926 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 75.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
27	University of Chicago	7519	5	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more Undergraduates 7,519 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
28	Yale University	6814	5	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Undergraduates 6,814 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
29	AdventHealth University	1407	6	22.51	1,030 – 1,150	30340	63230	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable AdventHealth University Orlando, FL Based in Orlando, AdventHealth University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At AdventHealth University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,407 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 22.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $30,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,230
30	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	188	6	100	1,080 – 1,240	10371	63721	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Sacred Heart Major Seminary accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 188 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
31	Saint Anthony College of Nursing	152	6	100	--	0	57432	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Undergraduates 152 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,432
32	St Luke's College	196	6	44.44	930 – 1,110	12771	54850	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St Luke's College Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, St Luke's College’s acceptance rate is 44% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 196 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,850
33	Amherst College	1914	6	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Undergraduates 1,914 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
34	Antioch College	124	6	89.21	1,010 – 1,240	10979	32114	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH Found in Yellow Springs, Antioch College accepts 89% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Antioch College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Antioch College, there is a 72% first year retention rate and 18% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Undergraduates 124 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,114
35	Bard College at Simon's Rock	313	6	97.38	1,170 – 1,400	45395	31072	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA Found in Great Barrington, Bard College at Simon's Rock accepts 97% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bard College at Simon's Rock, there is a 77% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more Undergraduates 313 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
36	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	179	6	66.3	1,010 – 1,180	0	58036	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL Undergraduates 179 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 50.0% Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,036
37	Bloomfield College	904	6	67.23	780 – 940	18522	35477	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ Based in Bloomfield, Bloomfield College’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 904 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 780 – 940 Avg. Net Price $18,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,477
38	Brown University	7910	6	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Undergraduates 7,910 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
39	California Institute of the Arts	918	6	25.95	--	57288	28018	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 918 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
40	Carnegie Mellon University	7824	6	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Undergraduates 7,824 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
41	Columbia Central University-Caguas	682	6	90	--	4046	19591	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR Undergraduates 682 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,591
42	Columbia University in the City of New York	9157	6	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Undergraduates 9,157 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
43	Dartmouth College	4570	6	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Undergraduates 4,570 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
44	Gallaudet University	919	6	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Undergraduates 919 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
45	Johns Hopkins University	6356	6	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	22844	86306	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Undergraduates 6,356 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $22,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
46	Northwestern University	8846	6	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Undergraduates 8,846 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
47	Principia College	339	6	42.99	1,060 – 1,250	14904	63721	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 82% of students stay on after the first year and 86% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 339 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 20.0% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
48	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	215	6	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $110 for undergraduate applications and $110 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Undergraduates 215 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $44,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
49	Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences	147	6	100	1,080 – 1,140	25189	59213	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau, MO Found in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle....Read more Undergraduates 147 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
50	Stanford University	7904	6	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Undergraduates 7,904 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
51	Thomas University	882	6	43.16	920 – 1,140	19087	45305	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Thomas University Thomasville, GA Thomas University received 500 last admissions cycle and, out of the accepted students, 62% enrolled. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is the most popular area of study by far, followed by andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Undergraduates 882 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
52	United States Military Academy	4473	6	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 78% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Undergraduates 4,473 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 12.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
53	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	902	6	33.08	1,170 – 1,320	11163	24537	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC The University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts only 33% of applicants. 47% of those accepted will go on to attend the following fall. It has a whopping 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 87% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 902 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 33.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $11,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,537
54	Yeshiva University	2331	6	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Undergraduates 2,331 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
55	Bethesda University	212	7	79.48	--	13965	37397	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 212 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
56	Maria College of Albany	718	7	49.84	950 – 1,140	17290	53357	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, Maria College of Albany’s acceptance rate is 50%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 44% of students attending Maria College of Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maria College of Albany, there is a 80% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 718 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,357
57	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing	267	7	79.8	--	0	57542	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL Undergraduates 267 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,542
58	Alaska Pacific University	437	8	85.97	870 – 1,160	23667	47803	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of students attending Alaska Pacific University will receive grant aid from the school. At Alaska Pacific University, there is a 50% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 437 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,803
59	Arlington Baptist University	268	8	79.23	--	26503	32206	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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
60	Baptist Health Sciences University	733	8	67.76	1,010 – 1,210	15395	59224	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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
61	Baptist University of Florida	521	8	64.1	930 – 1,170	8904	31489	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL Located in Graceville, Baptist University of Florida accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 75% of students at Baptist University of Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 20%....Read more Undergraduates 521 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $8,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,489
62	Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science	457	8	16.93	1,040 – 1,080	19728	59213	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati, OH Undergraduates 457 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
63	Kuyper College	153	8	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 34% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Undergraduates 153 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
64	Mount Saint Mary's University	1733	8	73.13	910 – 1,120	27434	61335	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,733 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
65	Trinity College of Florida	189	8	96.3	790 – 1,170	20828	29914	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Trinity College of Florida Trinity, FL Found in Trinity, Trinity College of Florida accepts 96% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 85% of students attending Trinity College of Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 189 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,914
66	Trocaire College	1104	8	83.01	--	21147	56726	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Undergraduates 1,104 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,726
67	Welch College	358	8	57.91	930 – 1,210	19214	34190	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Welch College Gallatin, TN Based in Gallatin, Welch College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students attending Welch College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 358 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,190
68	Chamberlain University-Missouri	328	7	83.33	--	34947	84533	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO Undergraduates 328 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
69	Cleary University	811	7	50.97	950 – 1,170	24965	55077	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cleary University Howell, MI All of the available undergraduate majors at Cleary University focus on Business. In fact, Business Administration and Management, General is the most sought after area of study. It was first known as the Cleary School of Penmanship when it opened in 1883. 98% receive institutional grants from the university. Undergraduates 811 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
70	Cottey College	261	7	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 261 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
71	Dean College	1151	7	73.6	920 – 1,110	31472	30046	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dean College Franklin, MA Based in Franklin, Dean College’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Dean College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dean College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around 40% of students will earn their degree within four years....Read more Undergraduates 1,151 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $31,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,046
72	Harvard University	7038	7	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Undergraduates 7,038 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
73	Landmark College	604	7	49.44	930 – 1,210	57640	30033	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Landmark College Putney, VT Based in Putney, Landmark College accepts 49% of applicants. They require $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $22,699 each. The first year retention rate is 63%....Read more Undergraduates 604 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 49.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $57,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,033
74	Lawrence University	1417	7	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27393	40653	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more Undergraduates 1,417 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
75	Maine College of Health Professions	228	7	33.33	880 – 1,070	0	63721	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME Undergraduates 228 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
76	Marymount Manhattan College	1601	7	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38426	34052	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Based in New York, Marymount Manhattan College accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 1,601 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
77	Nightingale College	4244	7	75	--	28115	59213	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT Based in Salt Lake City, Nightingale College accepts 75% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $100 to apply. Approximately 2% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 43% and around 0% of students will graduate......Read more Undergraduates 4,244 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
78	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango	265	7	92.2	1,180 – 1,180	14895	55620	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA Based in Sharon, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 265 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
79	Pomona College	1766	7	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Undergraduates 1,766 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
80	Research College of Nursing	249	7	71.43	1,110 – 1,280	0	59213	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO Undergraduates 249 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
81	Skidmore College	2704	7	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 2,704 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
82	Smith College	2549	7	21	1,430 – 1,540	27823	45731	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. Undergraduates 2,549 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
83	Soka University of America	476	7	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 476 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
84	Swarthmore College	1623	7	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Undergraduates 1,623 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
85	Tulane University of Louisiana	7283	7	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	50631	50220	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. Undergraduates 7,283 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $50,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
86	United States Air Force Academy	4124	7	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 79% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 96%. Undergraduates 4,124 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
87	United States Coast Guard Academy	1081	7	24.32	1,190 – 1,380	0	63721	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Mechanical Engineering. Undergraduates 1,081 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 24.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
88	University of Richmond	3055	7	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Undergraduates 3,055 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
89	University of the Southwest	337	7	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 337 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
90	Vassar College	2462	7	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Undergraduates 2,462 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
91	Washington University in St Louis	8220	7	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Undergraduates 8,220 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
92	Washington and Lee University	1886	7	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	24667	76516	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more Undergraduates 1,886 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
93	Wellesley College	2407	7	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	21501	65961	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. Undergraduates 2,407 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
94	Wesleyan University	3805	7	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Undergraduates 3,805 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
95	Widener University	2811	7	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 2,811 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
96	Williams College	2101	7	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Undergraduates 2,101 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
97	Andrews University	1312	9	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more Undergraduates 1,312 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
98	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	482	9	89.93	--	14684	33366	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 90% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 482 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
99	Donnelly College	349	9	95.7	--	14923	34791	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Donnelly College Kansas City, KS Located in Kansas City, Donnelly College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Donnelly College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 349 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,791
100	Luther Rice College & Seminary	316	9	91.67	--	3935	50438	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA Undergraduates 316 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,438
101	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	177	9	76.21	890 – 1,010	26793	29887	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mid-Atlantic Christian University Elizabeth City, NC Found in Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University accepts 76% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 177 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $26,793 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,887
102	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	575	9	57.39	930 – 1,080	11686	60785	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 57% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 68% first year retention rate and 75% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 575 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 57.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $11,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,785
103	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	957	9	58.71	1,000 – 1,210	11395	63721	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Based in Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 42% of students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will receive grant aid from the......Read more Undergraduates 957 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
104	Bryn Mawr College	1368	8	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Undergraduates 1,368 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
105	Claremont McKenna College	1390	8	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Undergraduates 1,390 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
106	Clark University	2266	8	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	32767	49022	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Clark University Worcester, MA Undergraduates 2,266 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
107	Cleveland Institute of Music	194	8	38.53	--	36001	60883	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 39% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 91% and......Read more Undergraduates 194 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 38.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,883
108	Colgate University	3193	8	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Undergraduates 3,193 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
109	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian	1034	8	95.65	--	4496	21535	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR Based in San Sebastian, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 1,034 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
110	Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus	635	8	35.66	--	27060	58951	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus Pembroke Pines, FL Undergraduates 635 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 35.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
111	Hamilton College	2037	8	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Undergraduates 2,037 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
112	Harvey Mudd College	921	8	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 921 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
113	Hollins University	665	8	67.95	1,230 – 1,340	23444	29863	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hollins University Roanoke, VA Located in Roanoke, Hollins University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued their studies at Hollins University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 665 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,863
114	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	755	8	100	780 – 1,010	14334	20816	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM Undergraduates 755 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 780 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,334 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,816
115	Laguna College of Art and Design	746	8	95.71	--	44285	31987	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 746 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
116	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	836	8	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Undergraduates 836 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
117	Methodist College	374	8	31.11	800 – 1,160	35461	64709	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Methodist College Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Methodist College’s acceptance rate is 31% and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 75% of students continued studying at Methodist College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 374 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 31.1% SAT Score 800 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $35,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,709
118	Middlebury College	2760	8	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Undergraduates 2,760 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
119	Montserrat College of Art	227	8	79.21	850 – 850	35885	24780	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Montserrat College of Art accepts 79% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Montserrat College of Art, there is a 91% first year retention rate and a 49% four......Read more Undergraduates 227 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 850 – 850 Avg. Net Price $35,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,780
120	New College of Florida	710	8	74	1,040 – 1,250	8368	32611	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New College of Florida Sarasota, FL Found in Sarasota, New College of Florida accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at New College of Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Undergraduates 710 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,611
121	New York University	29060	8	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Undergraduates 29,060 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
122	Nossi College of Art and Design	278	8	43.27	--	23745	28099	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 43% and charges $150 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $591 on average. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 278 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
123	Occidental College	1881	8	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Undergraduates 1,881 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
124	Otis College of Art and Design	1224	8	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,224 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
125	Pratt Institute-Main	3967	8	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 3,967 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
126	Randolph College	694	8	93.71	1,050 – 1,230	20856	39122	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Randolph College was an all women’s school for over 100 years, only becoming coeducational in 2007. It has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% receive institutional grants, with each package averaging $15,460. Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General is the most popular major. Undergraduates 694 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,122
127	Rhode Island School of Design	2087	8	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	42106	45932	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Undergraduates 2,087 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $42,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
128	Simmons University	1760	8	66	1,190 – 1,370	29575	61420	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Simmons University Boston, MA Simmons University is a private women’s institution, though the graduate school does admit men. It was founded as a college in 1899 and became a university in 2018. Simmons has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate. 99% of students receive institutional grant aid. Undergraduates 1,760 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,420
129	St. John's College	471	8	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	27729	56669	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 471 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $27,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,669
130	St. John's College	368	8	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	28368	33770	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 92% of students receive institutional grants. Undergraduates 368 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $28,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,770
131	Sterling College	670	8	89.16	1,000 – 1,180	22996	40722	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 36% of......Read more Undergraduates 670 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
132	Sweet Briar College	464	8	71.74	1,020 – 1,360	25598	35533	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Undergraduates 464 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,533
133	United States Merchant Marine Academy	947	8	32.47	1,150 – 1,330	5173	96770	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,390 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Undergraduates 947 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 32.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $5,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
134	United States Naval Academy	4465	8	9.36	1,210 – 1,440	0	63721	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 4,465 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
135	United Tribes Technical College	542	8	84.24	--	2541	21254	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, United Tribes Technical College accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students at United Tribes Technical College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 542 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,541 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,254
136	University of Alaska Southeast	1768	8	63.29	900 – 1,140	8488	38811	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK The smallest in the trio of University of Alaska schools, Southeast is located in the state capital and is further divided into three campuses: Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Its mascot is Spike the Humpback Whale. UAS offers up to Post-master's certificate, but most are currently undergraduates. Undergraduates 1,768 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,811
137	University of Pennsylvania	10013	8	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Undergraduates 10,013 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
138	University of Rochester	6580	8	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 6,580 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
139	Vanderbilt University	7221	8	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Undergraduates 7,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
140	Washington College	923	8	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Undergraduates 923 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
141	West Liberty University	1944	8	72.12	920 – 1,150	14203	36822	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable West Liberty University West Liberty, WV Found in West Liberty, West Liberty University accepts 72% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending West Liberty University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,944 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,203 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,822
142	Westminster University	842	8	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	28156	52994	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Undergraduates 842 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
143	Whittier College	767	8	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 767 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
144	Carolina University	424	10	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Undergraduates 424 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
145	Ecclesia College	138	10	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Undergraduates 138 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
146	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	518	10	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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
147	Great Lakes Christian College	130	10	94.69	--	19390	28240	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Found in Lansing, Great Lakes Christian College accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Great Lakes Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 11% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 130 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,240
148	Villa Maria College	611	10	87.33	800 – 1,110	15687	33635	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 611 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
149	Alfred University	1474	9	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Undergraduates 1,474 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
150	Art Center College of Design	2040	9	76.18	--	53306	53562	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,040 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
151	Baker College	3595	9	81.87	960 – 1,160	14743	33619	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Baker College Owosso, MI Based in Owosso, Baker College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Baker College, there is a 66% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 3,595 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
152	Bard College	2037	9	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,037 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
153	Bates College	1760	9	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,760 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
154	Bennington College	797	9	44.53	1,310 – 1,410	35108	24711	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (78% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 98% receive grant aid — $47,860 on average. Undergraduates 797 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
155	Berea College	1527	9	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Undergraduates 1,527 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
156	Berklee College of Music	7549	9	43.53	--	48608	26462	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 44% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,549 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
157	Bowdoin College	1881	9	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Undergraduates 1,881 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
158	Brandeis University	3632	9	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Undergraduates 3,632 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
159	Bucknell University	3920	9	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Undergraduates 3,920 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
160	California College of the Arts	1004	9	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Undergraduates 1,004 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $49,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
161	Carleton College	2128	9	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Undergraduates 2,128 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
162	Carolinas College of Health Sciences	410	9	81.48	920 – 1,110	0	59213	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte, NC Undergraduates 410 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
163	Case Western Reserve University	6528	9	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Undergraduates 6,528 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
164	Centre College	1356	9	55.53	1,240 – 1,430	23780	50073	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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 9 to 1. Undergraduates 1,356 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $23,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
165	Chamberlain University-Texas	1558	9	84.62	--	32247	59213	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Texas Houston, TX Undergraduates 1,558 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
166	Cleveland Institute of Art	566	9	56.28	1,090 – 1,280	33527	33148	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 56% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 566 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $33,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
167	College of the Atlantic	353	9	70.17	1,260 – 1,430	22692	53774	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 70% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 353 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,774
168	Colorado College	2031	9	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is a common option. Undergraduates 2,031 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
169	Colorado Mountain College	5494	9	75.38	--	6071	36307	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 35% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 5,494 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
170	Connecticut College	1990	9	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Undergraduates 1,990 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
171	Cornell University	16128	9	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Undergraduates 16,128 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 25.0% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
172	Cox College	637	9	71.43	1,180 – 1,210	0	58703	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cox College Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Cox College accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students attending Cox College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 637 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,703
173	Denison University	2406	9	16.93	1,320 – 1,450	42177	51352	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 81% will graduate in six years....Read more Undergraduates 2,406 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
174	Dominican University of California	1127	9	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,127 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 55.0% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
175	Drexel University	13169	9	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 13,169 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
176	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan	1414	9	60.78	--	4989	21535	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan accepts 61% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,414 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
177	Florida Institute of Technology	3677	9	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 3,677 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
178	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	402	9	23.81	1,490 – 1,560	40370	105483	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering was established fairly recently in 1997. Half of the student’s tuition is covered by the Olin Scholarship, and students can choose from three majors: Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....Read more Undergraduates 402 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $40,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,483
179	Franklin and Marshall College	1808	9	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,808 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
180	Furman University	2383	9	42.95	1,290 – 1,430	32901	50796	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 91% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 381 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference. Furman also offers athletic scholarships, averaging $34,775 each. Undergraduates 2,383 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $32,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
181	Goucher College	981	9	77.7	1,120 – 1,340	28749	40563	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 981 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
182	Grinnell College	1788	9	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more Undergraduates 1,788 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
183	Hampden-Sydney College	946	9	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29578	55846	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. Undergraduates 946 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 40.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
184	Haverford College	1431	9	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Undergraduates 1,431 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
185	Kenyon College	2228	9	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	44470	46627	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,228 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
186	Lehigh University	5911	9	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Undergraduates 5,911 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
187	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	1871	9	76.27	990 – 1,180	24159	27090	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA Found in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,871 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,090
188	Meredith College	1206	9	74.18	1,130 – 1,350	23405	45293	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 42 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,206 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
189	Mount Holyoke College	2178	9	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	35782	48590	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more Undergraduates 2,178 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
190	Musicians Institute	780	9	71.29	980 – 1,300	39056	24962	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Undergraduates 780 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $39,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
191	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	1217	9	54.05	1,130 – 1,330	9133	54530	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers 29 degree programs. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering. NMT is a space-grant school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,217 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,530
192	Oberlin College	2950	9	32.98	1,370 – 1,500	50484	38871	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (82% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” Undergraduates 2,950 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $50,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
193	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois	350	9	97.12	990 – 1,210	18960	55620	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois, PA Found in DuBois, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois accepts 97% of applicants. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 350 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
194	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly	405	9	95.47	1,120 – 1,250	18780	55620	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace, PA Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more Undergraduates 405 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
195	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny	352	9	96.47	1,080 – 1,280	14933	55620	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Found in McKeesport, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $6,388 each. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 352 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
196	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	581	9	98.21	980 – 1,290	20294	55620	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. About 81% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 581 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
197	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington	420	9	95.29	1,110 – 1,270	19294	55620	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA Located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington will receive grant aid from the school. The first year......Read more Undergraduates 420 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
198	Pikes Peak State College	12388	9	86.43	--	9311	35799	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 12,388 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
199	Reed College	1346	9	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	36993	38607	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 87% first year retention rate. Many major in Experimental Psychology. Undergraduates 1,346 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $36,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
200	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	1888	9	87.27	990 – 1,160	27459	30280	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 66% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,888 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
201	Salem College	464	9	78.9	980 – 1,180	19000	38496	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Salem College Winston-Salem, NC Found in Winston-Salem, Salem College accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and 66% of students will graduate in......Read more Undergraduates 464 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,496
202	School of Visual Arts	3255	9	92.61	1,210 – 1,420	59211	31855	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $59,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
203	St. Joseph's University-New York	857	9	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 857 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
204	The New School	1449	9	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 1,449 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
205	Trinity College	2237	9	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Undergraduates 2,237 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
206	Union College	2065	9	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Undergraduates 2,065 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
207	University of Denver	6619	9	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Undergraduates 6,619 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
208	University of Minnesota-Morris	981	9	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 981 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
209	University of New Hampshire at Manchester	522	9	87.33	1,050 – 1,180	13097	53671	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH The University of New Hampshire at Manchester has programs that focus on urban issues. Two popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. According to the UNH Manchester website, it has a 94% placement rate for graduates....Read more Undergraduates 522 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
210	University of Southern California	21023	9	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Undergraduates 21,023 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
211	University of the Virgin Islands	1569	9	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Undergraduates 1,569 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
212	Ursinus College	1502	9	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	31625	54542	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $43,758 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion. Applied Economics is a popular area of study among its undergraduates. Undergraduates 1,502 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
213	Virginia Military Institute	1527	9	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Undergraduates 1,527 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
214	Wabash College	866	9	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	23913	52667	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $38,864 each - and 83% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Undergraduates 866 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
215	Wake Forest University	5471	9	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 5,471 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
216	Westcliff University	2037	9	45.09	--	26051	63721	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,037 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
217	Whitman College	1561	9	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Undergraduates 1,561 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
218	Kettering College	639	11	82.86	1,040 – 1,180	4048	60692	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kettering College Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, Kettering College accepts 83% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $23,855 on average. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Undergraduates 639 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $4,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,692
219	Paine College	344	11	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 344 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
220	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	318	11	64.21	--	23282	30871	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Undergraduates 318 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
221	Thomas Aquinas College	372	11	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	59550	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. Undergraduates 372 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,550
222	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	144	11	36.22	--	20462	29234	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND Undergraduates 144 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 36.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,234
223	Manhattan Christian College	145	12	100	1,040 – 1,180	23523	40023	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 145 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
224	Moody Bible Institute	1624	12	97.54	930 – 1,140	23950	40210	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,624 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
225	Southwestern Adventist University	813	12	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Undergraduates 813 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
226	Trinity International University-Illinois	140	12	93.18	990 – 1,210	21260	41545	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL Found in Deerfield, Trinity International University-Illinois’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Trinity International University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school. At Trinity International University-Illinois, there is a 66% first......Read more Undergraduates 140 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,545
227	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	136	13	54.34	--	13182	49979	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Pineville, KY Based in Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College accepts 54% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 136 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,979
228	Hobe Sound Bible College	141	13	24.03	840 – 1,200	10226	25150	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Undergraduates 141 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 24.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $10,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
229	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	781	13	73.41	1,010 – 1,110	20650	61249	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Undergraduates 781 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
230	Pacific Rim Christian University	114	13	70	--	22668	63721	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more Undergraduates 114 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
231	Southern Adventist University	2827	13	66.61	980 – 1,280	25374	44818	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Located in Collegedale, Southern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Southern Adventist University currently receive institutional grant aid. 79% of students decide to stay at Southern Adventist......Read more Undergraduates 2,827 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
232	Alabama State University	3322	10	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 3,322 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
233	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	533	10	52.69	1,180 – 1,360	26804	112685	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 533 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
234	Albizu University-Miami	226	10	100	--	36302	32168	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Albizu University-Miami Miami, FL Based in Miami, Albizu University-Miami accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 67% of students at Albizu University-Miami currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 226 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,168
235	Arcadia University	2030	10	80.22	1,090 – 1,280	26994	44004	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,030 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
236	Boston University	18805	10	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Undergraduates 18,805 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
237	Bryant & Stratton College-Greece	279	10	84.56	--	13652	27873	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester, NY Undergraduates 279 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
238	Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa	1453	10	0	--	14705	27873	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI Undergraduates 1,453 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
239	Chamberlain University-Indiana	177	10	100	--	30822	59213	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis, IN Undergraduates 177 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,822 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
240	Chamberlain University-Michigan	643	10	88.89	--	26870	59213	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy, MI Undergraduates 643 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
241	Chamberlain University-Ohio	500	10	70	--	32560	59213	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Ohio Columbus, OH Undergraduates 500 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,560 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
242	Chamberlain University-Virginia	567	10	100	--	0	59213	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Virginia Vienna, VA Undergraduates 567 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
243	Chicago State University	1495	10	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,495 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
244	Colby College	2412	10	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 2,412 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
245	College for Creative Studies	1376	10	91.94	990 – 1,210	34436	33691	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the College for Creative Studies accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at the College for Creative Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,376 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $34,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
246	DePauw University	1917	10	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are commonly chosen majors. Undergraduates 1,917 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
247	Doane University	1323	10	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,323 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
248	Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico	466	10	100	950 – 1,100	5047	12949	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico accepts 100% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 466 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $5,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $12,949
249	Five Towns College	662	10	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 662 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
250	Galen College of Nursing-Louisville	4184	10	54.34	630 – 850	0	58951	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville’s acceptance rate is 54% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 16% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-Louisville will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 4,184 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
251	Gettysburg College	2104	10	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,104 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
252	Governors State University	2573	10	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,573 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
253	Hartwick College	1112	10	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Undergraduates 1,112 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
254	Hood College	1198	10	77.77	930 – 1,180	23462	48415	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hood College Frederick, MD Undergraduates 1,198 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,415
255	Hope College	3395	10	79.24	1,130 – 1,370	28643	49727	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutchmen and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 81% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 3,395 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
256	Ithaca College	4268	10	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,268 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
257	Kalamazoo College	1166	10	75.33	1,210 – 1,380	26050	46137	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. Undergraduates 1,166 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $26,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
258	Kansas City Art Institute	813	10	54.76	890 – 1,230	30142	25529	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 813 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
259	Keuka College	966	10	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 966 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
260	Lawrence Technological University	2579	10	74.03	1,050 – 1,260	33807	58827	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 74% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 2,579 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
261	Lincoln Memorial University	1668	10	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% 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 $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
262	Maine Maritime Academy	945	10	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Undergraduates 945 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
263	Marietta College	1023	10	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,023 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
264	Millikin University	1496	10	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 1,496 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
265	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	714	10	48.36	1,170 – 1,380	27031	35198	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Minneapolis College of Art......Read more Undergraduates 714 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 48.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,198
266	New Mexico Highlands University	1710	10	94.81	850 – 1,040	15106	38952	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Undergraduates 1,710 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,952
267	Oglala Lakota College	1180	10	92.79	--	3563	20536	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Found in Kyle, Oglala Lakota College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $15 for graduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,180 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,536
268	Ohio State University-Marion Campus	849	10	98.81	1,000 – 1,210	14514	51438	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion, OH Found in Marion, Ohio State University-Marion Campus accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Ohio State University-Marion Campus will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 40%....Read more Undergraduates 849 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 33.3% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
269	Pacific Northwest College of Art	424	10	74.85	--	42195	24101	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 424 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
270	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	414	10	99.24	--	30437	23638	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Undergraduates 414 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
271	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre	315	10	96.99	1,100 – 1,330	16275	55620	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA Found in Dallas, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 315 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $16,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
272	Pitzer College	1242	10	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Undergraduates 1,242 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
273	Rockford University	968	10	57.04	960 – 1,130	24098	45847	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 57%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 968 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
274	Russell Sage College	1255	10	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
275	Sarah Lawrence College	1559	10	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,559 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
276	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	2762	10	76.42	1,080 – 1,240	55485	26742	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Undergraduates 2,762 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
277	St. Mary's College of Maryland	1632	10	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Undergraduates 1,632 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
278	Stetson University	2349	10	71.6	990 – 1,240	22914	44792	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 2,349 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
279	The College of Idaho	1049	10	47.22	1,070 – 1,270	22602	42097	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Master's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Undergraduates 1,049 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 47.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
280	The College of Wooster	1738	10	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,738 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
281	Touro University	5098	10	61.96	1,290 – 1,450	25934	43510	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 57 majors and programs......Read more Undergraduates 5,098 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
282	Tufts University	7126	10	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Undergraduates 7,126 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
283	University of Cincinnati-Clermont College	8324	10	87.67	--	8892	55193	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH Found in Batavia, the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College accepts 88% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 57% of students at the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College currently receive institutional grant aid. 55% of students decide to stay at the University of......Read more Undergraduates 8,324 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
284	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	2233	10	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Undergraduates 2,233 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
285	University of Puget Sound	1594	10	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 99% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,594 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $42,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
286	University of Redlands	2045	10	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Undergraduates 2,045 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
287	Wheaton College (Massachusetts)	1749	10	71.33	1,150 – 1,320	31638	51607	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Wheaton College got its start as the Wheaton Female Seminary in 1834. It received its current moniker in 1912 and began admitting men in 1988. To offer more courses to students, Wheaton has partnerships with Brown University and nine other local schools....Read more Undergraduates 1,749 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,607
288	William Jewell College	969	10	38.36	1,010 – 1,210	17408	54197	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 19 - 25. Undergraduates 969 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
289	Manor College	602	14	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 602 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
290	Patrick Henry College	425	14	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25128	63721	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 98% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,798. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Political Science and Government, General, Strategic Intelligence, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Undergraduates 425 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
291	Universidad Central de Bayamon	563	14	65.94	--	4382	19745	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam�n, PR Based in Bayam�n, Universidad Central de Bayamon’s acceptance rate is 66%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Undergraduates 563 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,745
292	Boise Bible College	103	15	96.43	810 – 1,110	14639	32662	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Boise Bible College Boise, ID Located in Boise, Boise Bible College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Boise Bible College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Undergraduates 103 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 810 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,662
293	Clinton College	106	15	38.05	--	18768	24047	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Undergraduates 106 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
294	John Paul the Great Catholic University	298	15	79.29	1,050 – 1,150	31811	34360	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 79% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 298 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $31,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
295	Ozark Christian College	614	15	98.19	1,040 – 1,280	17968	32528	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 26% of students will graduate within four years. Three......Read more Undergraduates 614 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,968 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
296	Pillar College	489	15	39.76	--	5842	37885	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pillar College Newark, NJ Based in Newark, Pillar College accepts 40% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 88% of students at Pillar College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Pillar College, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 489 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 39.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,885
297	Aaniiih Nakoda College	133	11	72.64	--	10527	51849	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Undergraduates 133 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,849
298	Adelphi University	5325	11	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Undergraduates 5,325 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
299	Albion College	1308	11	80.7	950 – 1,180	18470	48203	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Albion College Albion, MI Albion College’s motto is “Lux Fiat,” or “Let there be Light.” The campus is home to the Whitehouse Nature Center that has six miles of trails, over 160 bird species, 400 plant species, and more. Many undergraduates major in andPre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Undergraduates 1,308 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,203
300	Beloit College	1004	11	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. Undergraduates 1,004 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
301	Bradley University	3596	11	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 3,596 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
302	Brenau University	1273	11	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 1,273 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
303	Brookline College-Tempe	294	11	0	--	18711	50742	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 294 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,742
304	Butler University	4489	11	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. Undergraduates 4,489 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $40,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
305	Cairn University-Langhorne	846	11	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 846 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
306	Chamberlain University-Florida	1084	11	100	--	25513	59213	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Florida Jacksonville, FL Undergraduates 1,084 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
307	Champlain College	1691	11	87.64	1,230 – 1,380	36846	48844	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Champlain College Burlington, VT Champlain College opened for men in 1878 as the Burlington Business School. It became coeducational just six years later and received its current name in 1958. 95% of students receive grant aid, and 83% return after completing their first year. Champlain also has locations in Montreal, Canada and Dublin, Ireland. Undergraduates 1,691 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,844
308	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	2737	11	92.81	1,100 – 1,290	21041	60168	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Business/Commerce, General. Undergraduates 2,737 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,041 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
309	Curry College	1818	11	92.05	1,090 – 1,170	30367	46746	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Curry College Milton, MA Located in Milton, Curry College accepts 92% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,818 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $30,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,746
310	Dickinson College	2311	11	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,311 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
311	DigiPen Institute of Technology	1016	11	67.2	1,190 – 1,410	40015	58771	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. Undergraduates 1,016 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
312	Drake University	2585	11	63.85	1,110 – 1,350	30886	58233	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Drake University Des Moines, IA Undergraduates 2,585 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
313	Elmira College	745	11	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 745 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
314	Fisher College	1384	11	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,384 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
315	Fitchburg State University	3027	11	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 3,027 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
316	Framingham State University	2817	11	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,817 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
317	Green River College	7361	11	75.96	--	13621	43127	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Green River College Auburn, WA Undergraduates 7,361 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
318	Hiram College	1026	11	92.44	890 – 1,120	21362	40270	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hiram College Hiram, OH Based in Hiram, Hiram College accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Hiram College will receive institutional grant aid. At Hiram College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 1,026 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,270
319	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1794	11	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,794 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
320	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama	1669	11	48.5	--	9320	21635	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Based in Guayama, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama accepts 48% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 21% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,669 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,635
321	Jacksonville University	2946	11	56.96	1,110 – 1,280	25745	61991	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 2,946 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
322	Juniata College	1242	11	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Undergraduates 1,242 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
323	Kettering University	1212	11	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	33616	80275	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,212 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
324	Knox College	1136	11	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more Undergraduates 1,136 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
325	Linfield University	1641	11	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	31462	70643	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Undergraduates 1,641 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
326	Mercer University	4690	11	68.89	1,180 – 1,370	24197	50231	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 69% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,690 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
327	Minot State University	2499	11	64.62	970 – 1,180	12349	46214	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Minot State University Minot, ND Based in Minot, Minot State University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,499 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
328	Monmouth University	3710	11	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,710 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
329	Ohio State University-Lima Campus	720	11	99.35	1,040 – 1,220	12727	51438	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH Located in Lima, Ohio State University-Lima Campus accepts 99% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 720 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 31.3% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
330	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton	800	11	98.56	1,100 – 1,270	18239	55620	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Found in Dunmore, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 800 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
331	Quinnipiac University	6248	11	77	1,110 – 1,310	39632	65744	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 87% first year retention rate and around 77% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 6,248 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $39,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
332	Ringling College of Art and Design	1689	11	69.65	--	60362	39650	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 98% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,689 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $60,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
333	Roosevelt University	2605	11	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 2,605 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
334	SUNY College at Potsdam	1831	11	77.7	970 – 1,150	14574	39440	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 94% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,831 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
335	SUNY at Fredonia	2876	11	79.2	1,080 – 1,310	15830	40580	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending SUNY at Fredonia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY at Fredonia, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,876 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
336	SUNY at Purchase College	3283	11	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18651	31229	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,283 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 83.3% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
337	Salem State University	4853	11	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Undergraduates 4,853 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
338	Southeastern College-West Palm Beach	1449	11	83.74	--	34092	59213	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southeastern College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL Undergraduates 1,449 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
339	Southern Connecticut State University	7252	11	94.82	830 – 1,100	19870	45422	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 52% of students attending Southern Connecticut State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 7,252 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,422
340	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	8553	11	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#340 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Undergraduates 8,553 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
341	Spelman College	2712	11	24.87	1,110 – 1,330	37403	45676	#341 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 23% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,712 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $37,403 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
342	St Lawrence University	1949	11	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#342 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,949 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
343	Stevens Institute of Technology	4236	11	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	43665	90326	#343 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 63% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 4,236 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
344	Sul Ross State University	1441	11	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#344 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,441 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
345	Tennessee State University	5057	11	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#345 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Undergraduates 5,057 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 26.7% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
346	Truman State University	3265	11	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#346 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Undergraduates 3,265 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
347	University at Buffalo	20360	11	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#347 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 20,360 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
348	University of Alaska Anchorage	9965	11	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#348 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 9,965 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
349	University of Alaska Fairbanks	5912	11	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#349 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Undergraduates 5,912 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 83.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
350	University of Hartford	4223	11	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#350 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,223 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
351	University of Hawaii at Hilo	2292	11	60.07	880 – 1,130	12936	37204	#351 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 72% and 27% of students......Read more Undergraduates 2,292 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 60.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
352	University of La Verne	2414	11	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#352 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Undergraduates 2,414 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
353	University of Miami	13250	11	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#353 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Undergraduates 13,250 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
354	University of the District of Columbia	3297	11	83.84	--	14287	36358	#354 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Undergraduates 3,297 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
355	Valley City State University	1651	11	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#355 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 1,651 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
356	Warren Wilson College	742	11	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#356 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 742 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
357	Washington & Jefferson College	1306	11	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#357 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Undergraduates 1,306 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
358	Spartanburg Methodist College	1119	16	78.16	840 – 1,020	16556	33427	#358 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC Found in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Methodist College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students at Spartanburg Methodist College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 51% and 0% of......Read more Undergraduates 1,119 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,427
359	Toccoa Falls College	3013	18	65.89	1,070 – 1,240	20657	33131	#359 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA Found in Toccoa Falls, Toccoa Falls College accepts 66% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Toccoa Falls College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,013 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,131
360	New Saint Andrews College	350	19	83.89	1,160 – 1,360	16064	52440	#360 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Undergraduates 350 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
361	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon	4099	19	53.41	--	13076	27544	#361 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Found in Santurce, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $15 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 27% of students attending Universidad del Sagrado Corazon will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students continued their studies at Universidad del Sagrado......Read more Undergraduates 4,099 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,544
362	Baldwin Wallace University	2862	12	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#362 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 2,862 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
363	Beacon College	531	12	16.77	--	47664	19919	#363 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Beacon College Leesburg, FL Based in Leesburg, Beacon College accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at Beacon College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $17,957 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Undergraduates 531 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,664 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
364	Bentley University	4526	12	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#364 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more Undergraduates 4,526 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
365	Berry College	2254	12	64	1,120 – 1,320	25383	45014	#365 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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 66%......Read more Undergraduates 2,254 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
366	Bismarck State College	4065	12	86.66	--	10792	50401	#366 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, Bismarck State College accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 42% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,065 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,401
367	Bridgewater State University	8172	12	89.19	1,040 – 1,230	16230	46673	#367 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Found in Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University accepts 89% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 63% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $4,204 on average. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Undergraduates 8,172 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,230 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,673
368	Bryant & Stratton College-Parma	762	12	64.13	--	13740	27873	#368 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma, OH Located in Parma, Bryant & Stratton College-Parma’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 28% and around 0% of students will graduate in four years or less. Licensed......Read more Undergraduates 762 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
369	Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	572	12	0	--	11607	27873	#369 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Undergraduates 572 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
370	Bryant University	3200	12	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#370 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,200 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
371	CUNY Hunter College	17027	12	54.22	1,110 – 1,400	4127	50414	#371 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,027 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
372	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	11554	12	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#372 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 11,554 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
373	Catawba College	1263	12	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#373 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Catawba College Salisbury, NC Undergraduates 1,263 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
374	Chamberlain University-Arizona	745	12	87.5	--	31755	59213	#374 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 745 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
375	Chamberlain University-Nevada	573	12	75	--	38578	59213	#375 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-Nevada Las Vegas, NV Undergraduates 573 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
376	Chamberlain University-New Jersey	1316	12	90	--	38084	59213	#376 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Chamberlain University-New Jersey North Brunswick, NJ Undergraduates 1,316 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
377	Delta State University	1876	12	100	930 – 1,150	13457	36265	#377 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Delta State University Cleveland, MS Based in Cleveland, Delta State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Delta State University, there is a 66% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,876 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,265
378	Dunwoody College of Technology	1534	12	55.4	930 – 1,210	24789	59069	#378 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology accepts 55% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,534 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,069
379	Elizabethtown College	1903	12	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#379 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 68 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Undergraduates 1,903 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
380	Endicott College	3176	12	72.29	1,140 – 1,290	39988	57286	#380 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,176 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $39,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
381	Friends University	1549	12	60.46	940 – 1,120	22579	42960	#381 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,549 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
382	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	317	12	0	--	7108	40569	#382 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA Undergraduates 317 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
383	Illinois Wesleyan University	1582	12	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#383 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,582 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
384	Johnson C Smith University	1252	12	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#384 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,252 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
385	Keystone College	894	12	84.8	900 – 1,170	21461	36653	#385 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Keystone College La Plume, PA Found in La Plume, Keystone College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 894 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,653
386	Lake Forest College	1814	12	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#386 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, General, and Neuroscience....Read more Undergraduates 1,814 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
387	Lewis & Clark College	2139	12	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	38247	43608	#387 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,139 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
388	Lincoln University	1545	12	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#388 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Undergraduates 1,545 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
389	Logan University	272	12	90	940 – 1,040	11144	42378	#389 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 38% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 272 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
390	Mars Hill University	1062	12	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#390 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,062 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
391	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2705	12	62.39	1,200 – 1,390	26122	75114	#391 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 62% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Undergraduates 2,705 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
392	Mississippi Valley State University	2005	12	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#392 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 2,005 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
393	Navajo Technical University	1523	12	92.52	--	4233	23280	#393 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Found in Crownpoint, Navajo Technical University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Navajo Technical University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,523 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,280
394	New England College	1032	12	92.13	820 – 1,040	30280	31050	#394 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New England College Henniker, NH Located in Henniker, New England College accepts 92% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students at New England College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,032 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 50.0% Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 820 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $30,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,050
395	New York Institute of Technology	3355	12	78.08	1,120 – 1,360	23074	52559	#395 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 81% first year......Read more Undergraduates 3,355 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
396	Northeastern Illinois University	4042	12	51.69	850 – 1,310	14669	43801	#396 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University accepts 52% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northeastern Illinois University, there is a 61% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 4,042 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 51.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,801
397	Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus	849	12	99.47	980 – 1,200	15920	51438	#397 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH Based in Mansfield, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 34%....Read more Undergraduates 849 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
398	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	729	12	86.01	--	5715	48991	#398 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH Based in Zanesville, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus accepts 86% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 63% of students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 729 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,715 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
399	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	2371	12	98.08	1,080 – 1,300	22506	55620	#399 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona will receive institutional grant aid. The first year......Read more Undergraduates 2,371 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
400	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver	482	12	95.65	1,100 – 1,290	19329	55620	#400 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA Found in Monaca, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 482 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
401	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	3244	12	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	20964	55620	#401 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 3,244 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
402	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton	502	12	96.41	1,100 – 1,310	19920	55620	#402 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA Based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate is 12%. Physical Therapy......Read more Undergraduates 502 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
403	Point Park University	2337	12	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#403 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Undergraduates 2,337 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
404	Rider University	3196	12	79.4	1,110 – 1,320	26618	51289	#404 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 79% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and its four year graduation rate is 54%. The common areas of......Read more Undergraduates 3,196 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
405	Roger Williams University	4050	12	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#405 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 4,050 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
406	Rollins College	2640	12	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#406 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Undergraduates 2,640 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
407	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	2315	12	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#407 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Undergraduates 2,315 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
408	Rutgers University-Camden	3922	12	77.75	1,030 – 1,280	18735	61263	#408 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 90% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 3,922 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
409	Southern California Institute of Architecture	239	12	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#409 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 239 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
410	Southern New Hampshire University	159653	12	96.12	870 – 1,060	33163	41945	#410 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Located in Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 12% of students attending Southern New Hampshire University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 159,653 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $33,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,945
411	Springfield College	1764	12	71.89	1,080 – 1,330	29198	43692	#411 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Springfield College Springfield, MA Gym teacher James Naismith invented Basketball at Springfield College in 1891, when it was the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. Students are known as the Pride and wearing maroon and white, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,764 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $29,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,692
412	Suffolk University	4324	12	82.2	1,110 – 1,310	33089	55856	#412 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Suffolk University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Suffolk University’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Suffolk University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Suffolk University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 47% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more Undergraduates 4,324 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
413	Temple University	21428	12	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#413 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 21,428 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
414	The College of the Florida Keys	854	12	58.84	--	14991	40277	#414 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL Undergraduates 854 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 58.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,277
415	Thomas Jefferson University	3772	12	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#415 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Undergraduates 3,772 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
416	United States Sports Academy	144	12	35.29	--	0	45521	#416 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL Undergraduates 144 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
417	University of Delaware	19119	12	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#417 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Undergraduates 19,119 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
418	University of Mount Union	1927	12	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#418 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Undergraduates 1,927 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
419	University of New England	3884	12	91.63	1,050 – 1,240	38675	48957	#419 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of New England Biddeford, ME Founded in 1939 as College Séraphique, The University of New England underwent several name changes before receiving its current moniker in 1996. The school has two campuses, one in Maine and one in Tangier, Morocco. UNE is also the largest private university in the state and the five schools offer 52 majors and programs. Undergraduates 3,884 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $38,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,957
420	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	1002	12	88.98	1,020 – 1,210	17015	54240	#420 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,002 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
421	University of Silicon Valley	378	12	51.31	980 – 1,210	30602	39802	#421 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 378 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
422	Upper Iowa University	2504	12	93.38	960 – 1,130	22427	48776	#422 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 93% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 2,504 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $22,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
423	Utica University	2333	12	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#423 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,333 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
424	Western Illinois University	5025	12	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#424 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Undergraduates 5,025 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
425	Western New England University	2616	12	83.48	1,090 – 1,310	31548	51771	#425 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Western New England University Springfield, MA Based in Springfield, Western New England University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Western New England University will receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,209 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 2,616 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,771
426	Western New Mexico University	2630	12	100	--	8712	31166	#426 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Found in Silver City, Western New Mexico University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 35% of students at Western New Mexico University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,630 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
427	Western Wyoming Community College	2685	12	45.61	890 – 1,080	9799	58542	#427 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Undergraduates 2,685 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $9,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
428	Willamette University	1660	12	77.09	1,260 – 1,420	27716	38932	#428 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 72% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 37 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Undergraduates 1,660 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $27,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
429	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	618	20	97.3	770 – 1,020	8132	20637	#429 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, there is a 68% first year......Read more Undergraduates 618 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 770 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $8,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
430	Morris Brown College	343	21	51.39	730 – 900	19468	63721	#430 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Morris Brown College Atlanta, GA Found in Atlanta, Morris Brown College’s acceptance rate is 51%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 4% of students attending Morris Brown College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $8,500 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Undergraduates 343 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 730 – 900 Avg. Net Price $19,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
431	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	1221	22	93.28	--	24892	50495	#431 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Based in Kirkland, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 13% of students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education currently receive institutional grant......Read more Undergraduates 1,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
432	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	3963	22	90.33	790 – 1,070	10275	20637	#432 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 90% of applicants and requests $15 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,963 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $10,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
433	Ensign College	5973	25	37.87	--	11329	43320	#433 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Undergraduates 5,973 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
434	Albany State University	6018	13	97.14	790 – 940	13775	35579	#434 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Albany State University Albany, GA Found in Albany, Albany State University accepts 97% of applicants. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 12% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,018 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 790 – 940 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,579
435	Asbury University	2066	13	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#435 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Undergraduates 2,066 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
436	Auburn University at Montgomery	3326	13	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#436 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,326 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
437	Berkeley College	1900	13	78.32	--	20068	37060	#437 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,900 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
438	Bluefield State University	1249	13	87.22	900 – 1,100	14500	35030	#438 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,249 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
439	Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North	541	13	100	--	6985	27873	#439 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY Undergraduates 541 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
440	CUNY Queens College	13464	13	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#440 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 13,464 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
441	CUNY York College	5917	13	64.1	870 – 1,050	5631	46148	#441 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,917 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $5,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
442	Christopher Newport University	4407	13	87.96	1,110 – 1,310	22864	51931	#442 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Undergraduates 4,407 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
443	Clarkson University	2296	13	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#443 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,296 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
444	Coker University	1187	13	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#444 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable 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 1,187 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
445	College of the Marshall Islands	1159	13	88.27	--	11050	16587	#445 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable College of the Marshall Islands Majuro, Based in Majuro, the College of the Marshall Islands’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $5 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at the College of the Marshall Islands currently receive grant aid from the school. At the College of the Marshall Islands, there is a 17% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 1,159 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,587
446	Columbia International University	721	13	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#446 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Columbia International University Columbia, SC Undergraduates 721 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
447	Daemen University	1656	13	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#447 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 1,656 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
448	DeVry University-Florida	109	13	100	--	0	42178	#448 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable DeVry University-Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, DeVry University-Florida accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending DeVry University-Florida will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 109 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
449	Dominican University New York	1115	13	97.71	1,100 – 1,240	23907	50865	#449 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 98% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,115 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
450	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	1997	13	95.26	1,080 – 1,240	26472	45916	#450 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 80% first year retention rate, many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, Pharmacy, Psychology, and General. Undergraduates 1,997 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
451	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	7703	13	95.56	990 – 1,220	17121	45916	#451 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Undergraduates 7,703 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
452	Francis Marion University	3635	13	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#452 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 3,635 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
453	George Washington University	11677	13	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#453 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Undergraduates 11,677 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
454	Hofstra University	6581	13	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#454 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 6,581 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
455	Howard University	11519	13	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#455 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Undergraduates 11,519 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
456	Idaho State University	10406	13	83.96	--	12353	41377	#456 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 81% of students at Idaho State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 10,406 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
457	Indiana University-Indianapolis	14504	13	76.37	1,050 – 1,240	11592	47173	#457 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 75% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,504 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
458	Indiana University-Southeast	3276	13	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#458 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 3,276 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
459	Kentucky State University	1546	13	92.51	810 – 1,040	9672	29640	#459 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Based in Frankfort, Kentucky State University accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 91% of students attending Kentucky State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,546 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,640
460	LIM College	1142	13	98.75	970 – 1,170	39389	45359	#460 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Undergraduates 1,142 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
461	Lake Superior State University	1551	13	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#461 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,551 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
462	Laramie County Community College	4221	13	100	890 – 1,110	7131	38656	#462 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Undergraduates 4,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,656
463	Lasell University	1293	13	92.7	1,020 – 1,260	28477	45468	#463 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Lasell University Newton, MA Lasell University was founded as a women’s seminary in 1851 and although it became coeducational in 1997, women still make up most of the student body. The school’s motto is “Ignorant of Defeat.” 100% receive grant aid, averaging $34,921 each, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. Undergraduates 1,293 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 92.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,468
464	Long Island University	11753	13	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#464 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 11,753 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
465	Longwood University	3223	13	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#465 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 3,223 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
466	Maryville University of Saint Louis	5692	13	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#466 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Undergraduates 5,692 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
467	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	1407	13	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#467 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Undergraduates 1,407 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
468	Mayville State University	963	13	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#468 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Undergraduates 963 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
469	McDaniel College	1631	13	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	23088	47879	#469 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $39,979 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 56 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 1,631 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
470	Michigan Technological University	6022	13	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#470 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Undergraduates 6,022 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
471	Minnesota State University Moorhead	3413	13	52.95	980 – 1,190	18231	45873	#471 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Based in Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 3,413 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
472	Montana Technological University	1435	13	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#472 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Undergraduates 1,435 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
473	Northwest College	1379	13	0	--	9254	33237	#473 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Northwest College Powell, WY Undergraduates 1,379 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,254 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,237
474	Northwest Indian College	696	13	0	--	9875	29768	#474 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 696 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
475	Norwich University	2642	13	73.61	1,110 – 1,310	28196	59743	#475 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Norwich University Northfield, VT Found in Northfield, Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Norwich University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,642 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,743
476	Oglethorpe University	1361	13	88.6	1,100 – 1,340	22251	42691	#476 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Undergraduates 1,361 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691
477	Ohio State University-Main Campus	46815	13	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#477 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Undergraduates 46,815 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
478	Ohio University-Southern Campus	618	13	87.89	--	4682	48991	#478 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH Based in Ironton, Ohio University-Southern Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 64% of students at Ohio University-Southern Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 618 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
479	Old Dominion University	17746	13	90.36	1,120 – 1,290	16150	46732	#479 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 90% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 17,746 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,732
480	Pennsylvania College of Technology	4264	13	74.23	1,040 – 1,220	24650	47995	#480 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 39% of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 4,264 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,995
481	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	1880	13	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	22450	55620	#481 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more Undergraduates 1,880 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
482	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill	624	13	96.64	1,010 – 1,220	20317	55620	#482 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA Based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill accepts 97% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill currently receive grant aid from the school. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn......Read more Undergraduates 624 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
483	Prescott College	257	13	98.57	1,020 – 1,260	23163	33539	#483 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students continued their studies at......Read more Undergraduates 257 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539
484	Purdue University Fort Wayne	6489	13	83.89	990 – 1,240	12619	42873	#484 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Located in Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 63% of students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 6,489 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,873
485	Rochester Institute of Technology	14267	13	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#485 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 14,267 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
486	Rutgers University-Newark	7417	13	78.73	1,080 – 1,370	17425	61263	#486 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 58% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,417 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
487	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	1919	13	78.44	1,160 – 1,330	14646	58662	#487 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,919 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,646 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
488	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	3207	13	80.34	960 – 1,140	8064	40734	#488 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Located in Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 59% and its four year graduation rate is 16%. Many students attending this school......Read more Undergraduates 3,207 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,734
489	University of Hawaii at Manoa	14576	13	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#489 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Undergraduates 14,576 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
490	University of Maine at Farmington	1677	13	96.72	1,000 – 1,250	15383	31513	#490 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME The University of Maine at Farmington opened in 1864, originally known as the Western State Normal School. It underwent several name changes over the following century. The school newspaper is “The Farmington Flyer,” and the Beavers wear maroon, gold, and gray, and compete in the North Atlantic Conference. Undergraduates 1,677 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $15,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,513
491	University of Mary Washington	3660	13	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#491 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Undergraduates 3,660 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
492	University of Massachusetts-Boston	12234	13	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#492 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 12,234 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
493	University of Minnesota Rochester	572	13	71.01	1,070 – 1,350	13840	57984	#493 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN Based in Rochester, the University of Minnesota Rochester accepts 71% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students at the University of Minnesota Rochester will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 43% of students will graduate in......Read more Undergraduates 572 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
494	University of Missouri-Kansas City	10206	13	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#494 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,206 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
495	University of Missouri-St Louis	12151	13	57.16	1,040 – 1,270	11577	47564	#495 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 57%. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 12,151 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
496	University of Montevallo	2545	13	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#496 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 56% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,545 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
497	University of North Carolina Asheville	3030	13	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#497 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,030 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
498	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	20418	13	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#498 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Undergraduates 20,418 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
499	University of West Alabama	2673	13	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#499 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 64% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 2,673 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
500	University of Wyoming	8130	13	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#500 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Not applicable University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Undergraduates 8,130 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360