Top education colleges in each state by acceptance rates, SAT scores, and affordability

The cost of college varies greatly between the top education colleges. By factoring in financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships, the Niche data shows that the University of Washington offers the most affordable option at $9,661. This is an impressive $35,756 less than the priciest choice, New York University, which costs $45,417. It's no wonder that tuition plays a significant role in students' college decisions.

The most affordable colleges on Niche's list of Top Education Colleges include the University of Washington in Washington State, with a net price of $9,661; the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, at $10,038; the University of Florida, costing $10,075; the University of Puerto Rico, priced at $11,014; and the University of Alaska Anchorage, with a net fee of $11,238.

On the pricier side of the scale, we have New York University with a net price of $45,417, Pacific University in Oregon at $32,006, Boston University costing $29,154, Northwestern University in Illinois tallying up to $28,344, and Brown University in Rhode Island coming in at $27,659.

An acceptance rate is the percentage of students who get accepted to a college or university. It's important to note that in this article, the acceptance rates reflect the general acceptance rates for each college and do not consider the impact of major choice. The program students apply for can impact their admission chances if the college has a limited capacity for accepting applicants in that particular major. The acceptance rate is often used to gauge the college's selectivity and competitiveness.

Colleges with low acceptance rates get a higher level of applicants thus lowering their acceptance rates. Some students might be attracted to schools with lower acceptance rates because they believe that selectiveness is a metric of the quality of education. However, a high acceptance rate doesn't mean a college is bad. The average acceptance rate for four-year colleges in the United States is approximately 60%, which means that the majority of colleges in the US have a relatively high acceptance rate.

There are also several top education institutions that have high acceptance rates and thus offer accessible opportunities for aspiring educators to pursue their passions. Among them is Pacific University located in Oregon, with an acceptance rate of 89%. This makes it a welcoming choice for those seeking a quality education in a supportive environment.

The University of Wyoming boasts an even higher acceptance rate of 94%, providing a valuable option for students in Wyoming and beyond. Finally, Bob Jones University in South Carolina stands out with an impressive 100% acceptance rate, ensuring that all applicants eager to pursue a career in education can attend this institution and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen field.

There are also many hyper-selective schools for aspiring educators. Brown University in Rhode Island is at the top of the list for education majors, boasting an impressively low acceptance rate of just 8%. Right behind Brown are Northwestern University in Illinois and Bowdoin College in Maine, both with a 9% acceptance rate.

There is a big variation in the SAT scores required by top education colleges. The least competitive colleges start with an SAT range of 950 and the most competitive institutions require a minimum score of 1480.

These five noteworthy colleges presented in the chart above offer more accessible SAT score requirements, making them appealing options for students seeking an education degree. New Mexico State University has a welcoming range of 950-1150, while Emporia State University's scores vary from 950 to 1060.

Bob Jones University also accommodates a broader range, with a minimum SAT score of 960 and a maximum of 1180. Additionally, the University of Idaho and Concordia University both have a range starting at 990. These inclusive score requirements make sure that quality education and opportunities are accessible to students with various backgrounds.

On the higher end of the scale, five respected colleges stand out with their SAT score requirements. Northwestern University features a range of 1430-1550, while Brown University's SAT scores range from 1440 to 1560. Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University share a comparable range, requiring a minimum SAT score of 1470 and a maximum score of 1560 and 1570.

Lastly, Washington University in St. Louis holds a range of 1480-1560. These demanding score requirements emphasize the competitive quality of students attending these institutions, promising an exceptional education for future teachers and educators.

Read on for a list of the best education college in each state, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.

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The University of Alabama - Birmingham has an acceptance rate of 81%. The net price for attendance is $16,978.00, and the SAT range is 1090-1340.

The University of Alaska Anchorage has an acceptance rate of 77%. The net price for attendance is $11,283.00. No data is available for the SAT range.

Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 88%, and the net price is $14,653.00. The SAT score range for this university is 1100-1320.

Harding University has an acceptance rate of 55%. The net price for attending Harding is $19,545.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1060-1290.

University of California - Los Angeles, or UCLA, has an acceptance rate of 14%. The net price for attending UCLA is $16,474.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is not listed in the table.

Colorado College has an acceptance rate of 14%. The net price for attending Colorado College is $27,319.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is not listed in the table.

The University of Connecticut has an acceptance rate of 56%. The net price for attending UConn is $22,233.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1170-1390.

The University of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 66%. The net price for attending UD is $19,747.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1150-1330.

The University of Florida has an acceptance rate of 31%. With a net price of $10,075.00, the university offers competitive tuition rates. Prospective students typically present SAT scores ranging from 1290 to 1460.

The University of Georgia has an acceptance rate of 48%. The net price for attending UGA is $16,580.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1250-1460.

Brigham Young University in Hawaii has an acceptance rate of 75%. The net price for attendance is $13,998.00, and the SAT range is 1060-1250.

The University of Idaho has an acceptance rate of 74%. The net price for attendance is $14,929.00, and the SAT range is 990-1220.

Northwestern University in Illinois is another highly competitive school, with an acceptance rate of just 9%. The net price for attending Northwestern is $28,344.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1430-1550.

Indiana University - Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 80%. The net price for attendance is $13,191.00, and the SAT range is 1120-1350.

Northwestern College in Iowa has an acceptance rate of 74%. The net price for attendance is $24,513.00, and the SAT range is 1010-1210.

Emporia State University in Kansas has an acceptance rate of 86%. The net price for attendance is $14,437.00, and the SAT range is 950-1060.

The University of Louisville has an acceptance rate of 65%. The net price for attending UofL is $17,894.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1050-1270.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an acceptance rate of 67%. The net price for attending UL Lafayette is $12,706.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1000-1210.

Bowdoin College in Maine also has an acceptance rate of 9%. The net price for attending Bowdoin is $25,622.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1360-1510.

Johns Hopkins University in Maryland has an acceptance rate of 11%. The net price for attending Johns Hopkins is $25,241.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1470-1560.

Boston College has an acceptance rate of 26%. The net price for attending Boston College is $30,192.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1330-1500.

The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 26%. The net price for attending the University of Michigan is $17,832.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1340-1520.

Martin Luther College in Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 87%. The net price for attending this college is $21,396.00, and the SAT score range is 1070-1280.

College has an acceptance rate of 29%. The net price for attending Mississippi College is $18,800.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1410-1260.

Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate of 16%. The net price for attending Washington University is $27,233.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1480-1560.

The University of Montana has an acceptance rate of 81%. The net price for attendance is $17,565.00, and the SAT range is 1090-1320.

Concordia University in Nebraska has an acceptance rate of 76%. The net price for attendance is $22,201.00, and the SAT range is 990-1190.

The University of Nevada - Reno has an acceptance rate of 87%, and the net price to attend the college is $16,359.00. The SAT score range is 1060-1260.

The University of New Hampshire has an acceptance rate of 85%. The net price for attendance is $24,847.00, and the SAT range is 1090-1280.

The College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 51%. The net price for attending TCNJ is $24,617.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1140-1320.

New Mexico State University has an acceptance rate of 63%. The net price for attending NMSU is $11,467.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 950-1150.

New York University, or NYU, has an acceptance rate of 21%. The net price for attending NYU is $45,417.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1370-1540.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an acceptance rate of 25%. The net price for attending UNC is $10,038.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1280-1490.

The University of Mary has an acceptance rate of 72%. The net price for attendance is $18,167.00, and the SAT range is 1000-1220.

The Ohio State University has an acceptance rate of 68%. The net price for attendance is $18,884.00, and the SAT range is 1210-1430.

Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 67%. The net price for attending OSU is $14,763.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1020-1250.

Pacific University Oregon has an acceptance rate of 89%, and the net price to attend the university is $32,006.00. The SAT score range is 1050-1230.

Penn State has an acceptance rate of 56%. The net price for attending Penn State is $26,151.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1160-1360.

The University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has an acceptance rate of 67%. The net price for attendance is $11,014.00, but no data is available for SAT range.

Brown University in Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of just 8%, making it one of the most competitive schools on the list. The net price for attending Brown is $27,659.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1440-1560.

Bob Jones University in South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 100%. The net price to attend the university is $15,669.00, and the SAT score range is 960-1180.

Northern State University in South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 79%. The net price for attendance is $16,404.00, and the SAT range is 990-1140.

Vanderbilt University in Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 12%. The net price for attending Vanderbilt is $25,804.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1470-1570.

The University of Texas - Austin has an acceptance rate of 32%. The net price for attending UT Austin is $16,892.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1210-1470.

Brigham Young University in Utah has an acceptance rate of 69%. The net price for attendance is $13,150.00, and the SAT range is 1200-1410.

The University of Vermont has an acceptance rate of 71%. The net price for attendance is $20,235.00, and the SAT range is 1160-1350.

William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 42%. The net price for attending William & Mary is $18,588.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1300-1490.

The University of Washington in Washington State has a moderate acceptance rate of 56%. It offers an affordable tuition cost of $9,661. The university's SAT score range is 1200-1470.

Howard University, located in Washington, D.C., boasts an acceptance rate of 39%. The cost of attendance at Howard University is $23,233. The SAT score requirement is 1130-1260.

West Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 84%. The net price for attendance is $13,087.00, and the SAT range is 1030-1230.

The University of Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 57%. The net price for attending UW is $14,030.00, and the SAT score range for accepted students is 1260-1460.

The University of Wyoming has an acceptance rate of 94%. The net price for attending the college is $12,224.00, and the SAT score range is 1040-1240.