2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association

Home
College Rankings
First Year Retention Rate
Conference
Colonial Athletic Association

About

First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

Sort by:

View as:

Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Northeastern University	97	5.62	1,440 – 1,530	34207	78413	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Northeastern University Boston, MA By enrollment, Northeastern University is one of the largest universities in Massachusetts. The school also has satellite campuses throughout the United States and Canada, including in Miami, Oakland, and Toronto, as well as one in London....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 5.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
2	William & Mary	95.34	36.96	1,400 – 1,520	19686	62959	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
3	Villanova University	95.19	28.14	1,420 – 1,520	37201	84905	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
4	University of Richmond	92.14	22.24	1,430 – 1,520	30037	67927	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 430 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
5	Stony Brook University	89.36	48.18	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Stony Brook University is a flagship school of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It has student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1, with a first year retention rate of 89%. A NCAA Division I-FCS school in the Colonial Athletic Association, SBU has 449 student-athletes, known as the Seawolves. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
6	Elon University	89.1	63.26	1,190 – 1,380	44440	58082	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
7	Drexel University	88.5	69.9	1,270 – 1,450	42801	69063	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 88% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
8	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	88	89.14	1,110 – 1,340	24999	53671	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 89% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 88% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
9	University of North Carolina Wilmington	88	64.72	1,200 – 1,350	18976	46972	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC Located in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,972
10	Sacred Heart University	86.37	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	63925	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
11	University of Rhode Island	85.2	74.56	1,080 – 1,320	24118	57446	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 75% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
12	Hofstra University	85.18	72.67	1,310 – 1,430	35792	52131	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
13	Bryant University	84.9	64.84	1,180 – 1,330	42139	66488	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
14	University at Albany	84.7	70.44	1,160 – 1,330	17949	51380	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 70% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and 53% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
15	Monmouth University	83.3	87.16	1,130 – 1,310	34072	55825	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 87% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
16	Towson University	83.25	80.57	930 – 1,240	16653	54302	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
17	Hampton University	83	63.58	880 – 1,130	27428	42721	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 376 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $27,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
18	College of Charleston	81.7	73	1,140 – 1,330	21004	43821	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 73% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,821
19	University of Maine	79	95.62	1,070 – 1,330	18061	43124	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Maine Orono, ME Found in Orono, the University of Maine accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students at the University of Maine will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 79% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,124
20	Campbell University	76	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	25736	45511	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $25,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511