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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight

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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.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	St. John Fisher University	87.35	66.07	1,110 – 1,320	30540	61198	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St. John Fisher University accepts around 66% of applicants – 20% of which enroll. 100% of students receive grant aid, with an average of $24,530 per student. Many undergraduates declare their major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
2	Houghton University	86.45	89	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
3	SUNY College at Geneseo	86.1	33.33	1,200 – 1,350	19115	51097	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 33%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
4	Nazareth University	85.42	74.09	1,210 – 1,340	30785	47717	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
5	State University of New York at Cortland	84.29	62.4	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 62% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
6	Alfred University	76.44	48	1,130 – 1,330	26470	41703	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 48% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a 76%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
7	Russell Sage College	76.08	59.77	1,090 – 1,160	21046	51139	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 49% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
8	Elmira College	75	80.54	1,310 – 1,510	23682	49057	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 81% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $25,189 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $23,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
9	Hartwick College	73.25	84.82	1,190 – 1,290	31712	50452	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
10	SUNY Brockport	71.8	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15725	47164	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
11	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	67.21	72.36	--	15283	45460	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
12	Keuka College	67.13	81.51	850 – 1,250	24628	50940	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 67% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,628 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
13	Utica University	67	91.87	1,120 – 1,310	20295	57422	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
14	SUNY Morrisville	66.8	91.67	990 – 1,230	15960	39759	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $3,298 on average. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 17.0% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759