2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American 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	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	92.3	59.89	1,330 – 1,500	22948	60347	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 81% graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,347
2	Miami University-Oxford	89.99	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	49773	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
3	University at Buffalo	85	80.59	1,230 – 1,390	20529	53742	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
4	Ohio University-Main Campus	84.7	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	48991	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
5	Western Michigan University	82.09	91.21	960 – 1,220	17331	45356	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 390 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 82% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
6	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	81.05	80.89	1,010 – 1,220	24283	41281	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Found in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accepts 81% of applicants and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, there......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
7	University of Toledo	80.43	88.89	1,020 – 1,250	17844	44162	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
8	Kent State University at Kent	79.77	76.03	980 – 1,230	21278	40179	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
9	Central Michigan University	79.16	91.04	980 – 1,220	17575	46567	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $14,325 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 93% of students. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
10	Ball State University	77.6	86.25	1,100 – 1,270	13599	44394	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
11	Northern Illinois University	73	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
12	University of Akron Main Campus	71.83	77.22	940 – 1,210	14693	42269	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 28% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
13	Eastern Michigan University	71.62	77.72	930 – 1,180	15742	43148	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). First Year Retention Rate 72 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148