Best Colleges - 2025 Selectivity Index
The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate) divided by the overall acceptance rate. It’s a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.
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| My Colleges | School Name | Rank | Prior Rank | Selectivity Index | Prior Selectivity Index | Request Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado College | 1 | 1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | ||
 University of St Thomas | 2 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
 Centenary College of Louisiana | 3 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||
 Southwestern University | 4 | 3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||
 University of Dallas | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||
 Schreiner University | 6 | 6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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