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Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Missouri Baptist University	5699	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Total Enrollment 5,699 1.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
2	Benedictine College	2464	76.45	1,110 – 1,360	28451	45000	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Total Enrollment 2,464 4.3% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
3	Grand View University	1796	98.43	930 – 1,140	22296	47582	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and 39% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Total Enrollment 1,796 8.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
4	Peru State College	1638	77.08	--	11855	39150	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Peru State College Peru, NE Total Enrollment 1,638 4.4% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
5	Missouri Valley College	1594	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Total Enrollment 1,594 4.2% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
6	MidAmerica Nazarene University	1538	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Total Enrollment 1,538 2.0% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
7	Mount Mercy University	1451	78.76	970 – 1,180	23972	52871	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more Total Enrollment 1,451 4.9% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
8	William Penn University	1425	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 1,425 7.2% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
9	Baker University	1264	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more Total Enrollment 1,264 7.1% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
10	Graceland University-Lamoni	1106	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Total Enrollment 1,106 8.1% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
11	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1041	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment 1,041 2.2% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
12	Culver-Stockton College	1028	65.18	--	22103	40673	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 1,028 3.8% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
13	Clarke University	1025	68.16	970 – 1,150	25692	49157	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Clarke University Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Clarke University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Clarke University currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $23,601 each. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Total Enrollment 1,025 30.6% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $25,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157
14	Park University	0	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Heart of America Athletic Conference Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550