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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate 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	Turtle Mountain College	100	0	--	3871	30931	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Turtle Mountain College Belcourt, ND First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,931
2	Milwaukee School of Engineering	85.89	67.11	1,190 – 1,380	25669	75114	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
3	Saint Norbert College	83.67	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27880	49775	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Roman Catholic and Norbertine, St. Norbert College’s motto is “Docere Verbo et Exemplo,” which translates to “To teach by word and example.” It awards 100% of students with institutional grants and has an 83% first year retention rate. 66% graduate in four years, 72% in six. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,775
4	Illinois Institute of Technology	81	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	70803	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
5	Aurora University	78.8	82.04	910 – 1,150	19053	51237	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 6,040 applications. 16% of accepted students, or 810, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237
6	Concordia University-Wisconsin	78	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	31916	49761	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Based in Mequon, Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Concordia University-Wisconsin currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students decide to stay at Concordia......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
7	Dominican University	76.33	88.79	870 – 1,140	13402	47907	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
8	Edgewood University	73	74.98	1,040 – 1,210	27038	53843	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Edgewood University Madison, WI Located in Madison, Edgewood University accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Edgewood University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,843
9	Wisconsin Lutheran College	72.5	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	24095	49095	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
10	Benedictine University	70.5	95.76	1,010 – 1,240	23139	50222	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
11	Concordia University-Chicago	68.99	92.98	1,000 – 1,200	19073	44405	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 68% first year retention rate and a 37% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 13.1% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
12	Marian University	67	75	930 – 1,110	22697	49839	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI Located in Fond Du Lac, Marian University accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,697 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,839
13	Rockford University	65	92.89	870 – 1,080	23642	45847	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 47% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
14	Alverno College	64	82.23	890 – 1,110	24425	51755	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Alverno College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Alverno College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,755
15	Lakeland University	63	86.52	930 – 1,100	24253	49546	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 63% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $24,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
16	Eureka College	50.4	85	880 – 1,160	19128	42968	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 30% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968