2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline 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	Yeshiva University	91.6	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
2	Sarah Lawrence College	88	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
3	Farmingdale State College	81.57	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	8224	55901	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
4	SUNY at Purchase College	80.1	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18651	31229	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
5	St. Joseph's University-New York	75	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
6	Manhattanville University	74	87.34	1,060 – 1,230	25017	45056	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $25,197 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $25,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
7	Mount Saint Mary College	74	88.88	1,010 – 1,170	24588	59588	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
8	SUNY Old Westbury	71.8	83.52	1,010 – 1,210	10495	43671	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
9	University of Mount Saint Vincent	69	84.64	950 – 1,220	21844	53755	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

92 % 1.3%

55.6%

1,320 – 1,490

$38,118

$60,252

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

88 % 4.8%

61.7%

1,270 – 1,430

$43,571

$57,703

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

82 % 0.7%

63.3%

1,040 – 1,250

$8,224

$55,901

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

80 % 1.4%

74.1%

1,210 – 1,380

$18,651

$31,229

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

75 % 2.7%

69.5%

1,140 – 1,360

$18,324

$50,759

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

74 % 1.9%

87.3%

1,060 – 1,230

$25,017

$45,056

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

74 %

88.9%

1,010 – 1,170

$24,588

$59,588

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

72 % 11.4%

83.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$10,495

$43,671

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Skyline Conference

69 %

84.6%

950 – 1,220

$21,844

$53,755

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