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Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

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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	Eastern University	8727	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment 8,727 25.0% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
2	Stevens Institute of Technology	8469	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	43665	90326	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation 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 Total Enrollment 8,469 4.2% 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
3	Widener University	5610	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation 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 Total Enrollment 5,610 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
4	Stevenson University	3684	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	28201	54574	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more Total Enrollment 3,684 5.0% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $28,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
5	York College of Pennsylvania	3629	94.2	1,030 – 1,240	21036	50940	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 94% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 76% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more Total Enrollment 3,629 0.7% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
6	Arcadia University	3404	80.22	1,090 – 1,280	26994	44004	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation 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 Total Enrollment 3,404 8.3% 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
7	Messiah University	3373	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29882	50192	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Total Enrollment 3,373 1.6% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
8	DeSales University	2986	77.09	1,090 – 1,260	30524	52721	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 54 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 63% 4-year graduation rate. Total Enrollment 2,986 1.8% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
9	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	2778	95.26	1,080 – 1,240	26472	45916	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation 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. Total Enrollment 2,778 1.1% 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
10	Alvernia University	2485	62.32	980 – 1,140	26166	49938	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Alvernia University Reading, PA Based in Reading, Alvernia University accepted 62% 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 attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 2,485 1.9% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,938
11	Misericordia University	2201	88.71	1,090 – 1,260	25090	55910	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. Total Enrollment 2,201 4.5% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
12	Delaware Valley University	2199	93.26	1,090 – 1,270	28401	41324	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Based in Doylestown, Delaware Valley University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 2,199 0.5% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,324
13	Lebanon Valley College	2146	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	28640	54021	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $32,975, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Total Enrollment 2,146 0.2% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
14	Hood College	2101	77.77	930 – 1,180	23462	48415	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Hood College Frederick, MD Total Enrollment 2,101 1.1% 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
15	Albright College	1652	86.15	950 – 1,150	22116	45391	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation Albright College Reading, PA Found in Reading, Albright College accepts 86% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Albright College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment 1,652 27.3% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391