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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate 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	Colorado College	93.26	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
2	University of Dallas	81.27	73.42	1,150 – 1,380	29209	45950	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
3	Austin College	79.72	47.68	1,120 – 1,340	23462	45242	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Psychology, General. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
4	LeTourneau University	79	48.79	1,120 – 1,380	29799	51058	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
5	University of St Thomas	76	83.55	980 – 1,210	20599	49971	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
6	Schreiner University	75.78	92.17	930 – 1,070	22884	45527	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 92% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 35% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 14.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $22,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
7	Lyon College	71	62.76	1,080 – 1,240	19872	37629	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 63% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 38% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
8	Hendrix College	70.44	78.22	1,180 – 1,410	24699	39913	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Hendrix College Conway, AR Most students at Hendrix College are undergraduates, but it awards up to Master's degrees. The school gives 100% of students institutional grant aid, with each package averaging $26,884. There are 24 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. First Year Retention Rate 70 % 11.8% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $24,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
9	University of the Ozarks	68.27	91.72	930 – 1,180	20088	37651	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
10	Centenary College of Louisiana	63.79	61.05	1,040 – 1,250	25953	42821	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 8.9% Acceptance Rate 61.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
11	McMurry University	63	89.84	980 – 1,230	20723	38647	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 63%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
12	Texas Lutheran University	62	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	25119	48125	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran 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 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
13	Concordia University Texas	58	91.25	860 – 1,120	24723	48058	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058