The term selectivity refers to the entrance difficulty to a college. This is based on the number of applicants versus the number of open actual spots for admission. If this number falls below 33%, then the college is considered selective. Sometimes families do not consider looking beyond the Ivy League type schools; however, there are several other colleges that have similar admission selectivity.
College of the Ozarks
With a selectivity percent of 11.71 the College of the Ozarks leads the list. Located in Lookout Point, Missouri, this college is unique that it provides a tuition free experience to every student. Students commit to working for the college at least 15 hours a week for the school year. Additionally, the college is strongly founded in Christian values, and all students must agree to living a lifestyle in accordance with the college’s values.
Benedictine College
Benedictine College is a Catholic college located in Atchison, Kansas. The college has been honored as one of the best colleges in the United States by U.S. News and World Report and by the Cardinal Newman Society. Steeped in the tradition of community, faith, and scholarship, the school is dedicated to educating students in the Catholic tradition. Recently, the school received a donation to build a grotto for students to mediate and pray. The selectivity percent is 19.9.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
The Art Academy of Cincinnati has a selectivity percent of 21.4 and is located in Ohio. The college caters only to students interested in the visual arts: digital, photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and visual communications. The school boasts that admitted students receive individual attention from teachers, opportunities for internships and mentorships, and involvement in the campus’ and the city of Cincinnati’s art community.
Washington University in St. Louis
Located in Missouri Washington University is major focus is research. Over 60 percent of the students participate in some form of research. The school prides itself on providing education both inside and outside of the classroom. Internships are plentiful. Professors teach the majority of the courses and are highly regarded as leaders in their field. Washington University has a 21.7% percent acceptance rate.
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
With only one major to choose from, students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing prepare for a career in the nursing profession. The college does not report a selectivity rating; however, the school only hosts around 750 students at one time. Students at the school not only receive instruction with small class sized, they also receive clinical experiences with Mount Carmel Health Systems. The college is affiliated with the Catholic faith and offers a Master’s Program in nursing. Eighty percent of the students receive financial aid.
Depending on the criteria that families are searching for in a college, many colleges offer quality education. Sixty-seven college institutions are considered selective, and they are located across the United States. The five colleges mentioned in this article represent the selective colleges in the Midwest.
For more information on selectivity, please refer to the article Defining Ivy League Schools: Understanding the Meaning of Selectivity
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