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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic 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	Fairfield University	91	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
2	Quinnipiac University	89.3	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	65744	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 74% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
3	Siena University	83.1	84.64	1,190 – 1,440	32955	56526	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Siena University Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
4	Niagara University	80.53	87.6	1,070 – 1,270	16613	48289	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
5	Merrimack College	80.4	69.27	1,000 – 1,250	38504	54316	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $38,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
6	Manhattan University	77.78	82.16	1,020 – 1,360	29717	64472	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 90% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
7	Iona University	77	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	29978	51218	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
8	Canisius University	75.63	73.23	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
9	Rider University	74.97	77.41	1,120 – 1,310	26506	51289	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 77% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year graduation rate is 55%. The common areas of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
10	Mount St. Mary's University	72.56	72.58	1,020 – 1,310	23027	48915	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 72% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
11	Saint Peter's University	72	90.3	970 – 1,170	13775	42470	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

91 %

25.1%

1,290 – 1,400

$49,958

$73,693

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

89 % 0.3%

70.3%

1,170 – 1,330

$40,632

$65,744

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

83 % 0.5%

84.6%

1,190 – 1,440

$32,955

$56,526

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

81 % 0.7%

87.6%

1,070 – 1,270

$16,613

$48,289

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

80 % 1.8%

69.3%

1,000 – 1,250

$38,504

$54,316

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

78 % 2.3%

82.2%

1,020 – 1,360

$29,717

$64,472

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

77 %

86.9%

1,120 – 1,310

$29,978

$51,218

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

76 % 3.6%

73.2%

1,060 – 1,320

$19,666

$46,089

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

75 % 3.9%

77.4%

1,120 – 1,310

$26,506

$51,289

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

73 % 2.2%

72.6%

1,020 – 1,310

$23,027

$48,915

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

72 %

90.3%

970 – 1,170

$13,775

$42,470

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