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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference

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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	The University of Texas at Dallas	90.49	69.09	1,170 – 1,410	14916	57249	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 23,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
2	Saint Edward's University	80	81.42	1,000 – 1,260	28766	47743	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 285 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
3	The University of Texas at Tyler	78.03	94.85	1,000 – 1,200	14476	49355	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Based in Tyler, The University of Texas at Tyler accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 66% of students attending The University of Texas at Tyler will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,355
4	Texas A&M International University	78	44.37	890 – 1,100	5644	37327	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX Located in Laredo, Texas A&M International University’s acceptance rate is 44% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 52% of students attending Texas A&M International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $5,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,327
5	Texas Woman's University	76.63	96.58	900 – 1,120	11636	48773	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Texas Woman's University Denton, TX Found in Denton, Texas Woman's University’s acceptance rate is 97% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
6	Western Oregon University	76.5	83.45	1,010 – 1,230	14006	42537	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 90% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,925 each. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
7	St. Mary's University	74.83	95.08	960 – 1,160	20412	44130	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX St. Mary’s University is the oldest Catholic university in the state – the Roman Catholic Society of Mary opened it in 1852 at St. Mary’s Institute. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and 55 programs, with many students currently studying Law. First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,130
8	Angelo State University	73.45	79.81	930 – 1,160	14048	41050	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Located in San Angelo, Angelo State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 74% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,050
9	Oklahoma Christian University	73	96.54	1,010 – 1,250	22391	43281	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Known as the Bald Eagles, there are 408 athletes at Oklahoma Christian University. You’ll also find a Bald Eagle on their seal and sideline, where Eagle cheers them on. 99% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
10	West Texas A & M University	71.29	66.81	960 – 1,160	15572	44399	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Found in Canyon, West Texas A & M University accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 58% of students at West Texas A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. 71% of students decide to stay at West Texas A......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,572 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,399
11	Dallas Baptist University	71.23	91.31	930 – 1,220	30057	45138	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $19,529 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 10.6% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $30,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
12	Midwestern State University	69	93.47	950 – 1,160	11215	46637	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Located in Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $11,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,637
13	Lubbock Christian University	68.99	74.73	950 – 1,200	24544	46464	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
14	Cameron University	65.59	100	850 – 1,040	11320	33447	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Cameron University Lawton, OK Based in Lawton, Cameron University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 40% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,447
15	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	64.6	90.92	890 – 1,100	12812	44882	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Located in Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Kingsville accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,812 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
16	The University of Texas Permian Basin	62	96.54	910 – 1,110	13563	50020	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Found in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 97% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $13,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,020
17	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	61.51	91.66	860 – 1,080	6416	33619	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM Based in Portales, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus accepts 92% of applicants and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 74% of students attending Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, there is a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $6,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
18	Western New Mexico University	58	100	--	9477	31166	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Found in Silver City, Western New Mexico University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 23% of students at Western New Mexico University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
19	Sul Ross State University	45	98.71	910 – 1,130	14454	34340	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Lone Star Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 45 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,454 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340