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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges

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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	American Public University System	97	0	--	12260	32917	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges American Public University System Charles Town, WV First Year Retention Rate 97 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,917
2	Miami Regional University	97	84.26	--	19266	43161	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FL Found in Miami Springs, Miami Regional University accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students attending Miami Regional University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,266 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,161
3	Nossi College of Art and Design	88	46.31	--	24044	28099	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 46% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 57% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $1,376 on average. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 17.3% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
4	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	86	61.88	--	28110	45177	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT Previously known as the Ameritech College of Healthcare, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences fairly selective. 80% of accepted students go on to attend. The only undergraduate major Joyce offers is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. It also has a 100% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,177
5	Walnut Hill College	86	42.72	--	26675	33867	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Walnut Hill College accepts 43% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 76% of students at Walnut Hill College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,867
6	School of Visual Arts	85	92.64	1,190 – 1,490	61337	31855	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $61,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
7	Stanbridge University	84	10	--	42130	53729	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
8	Galen College of Nursing-Louisville	80	66.96	630 – 850	17734	58951	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 17% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-Louisville will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 19.4% Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
9	Musicians Institute	80	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Found in Hollywood, Musicians Institute’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 44% of students attending Musicians Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at Musicians Institute after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 12.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $49,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
10	Laurus College	79	0	--	22326	33247	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA First Year Retention Rate 79 % 14.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
11	The College of Westchester	79	94.42	--	15871	32951	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges The College of Westchester White Plains, NY Found in White Plains, The College of Westchester accepts 94% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 29.5% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,951
12	Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	77	100	--	30706	32840	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require $49 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
13	Florida National University-Main Campus	77	0	--	23043	29347	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL First Year Retention Rate 77 % 24.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
14	Northwest College of Art & Design	77	65.98	--	14818	27505	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Located in Tacoma, Northwest College of Art & Design accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 29% of students at Northwest College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,505
15	University of Advancing Technology	77	98.06	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and 41% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
16	DigiPen Institute of Technology	76	64.42	1,180 – 1,390	41779	58771	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
17	Academy of Art University	75	0	--	36761	30452	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA First Year Retention Rate 75 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
18	Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield	75	100	--	35849	32840	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield Southfield, MI Located in Southfield, Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
19	Neumont College of Computer Science	74	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT One of the younger colleges in America, the Neumont College of Computer Science was founded in 2003. The school offers 5 total undergraduate majors: Computer Programming, Network and System Administration, Information Technology Project Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Modeling,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
20	Chamberlain University-Illinois	73	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
21	LIM College	73	95.9	980 – 1,160	40305	45359	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $40,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
22	Grand Canyon University	72	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
23	Westcliff University	72	73.15	--	35553	63721	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
24	Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe	71	100	--	29819	32840	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe Tempe, AZ Found in Tempe, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $49 to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,000 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
25	Columbia Southern University	71	0	--	13117	55140	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL First Year Retention Rate 71 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,140
26	Five Towns College	70	53.82	800 – 1,020	24724	25305	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $24,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
27	California Aeronautical University	69	55.89	--	34836	37182	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges California Aeronautical University Bakersfield, CA Located in Bakersfield, California Aeronautical University’s acceptance rate is 56% and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students at California Aeronautical University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 11.3% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,182
28	University of Silicon Valley	69	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 19.0% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $31,594 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
29	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	68	100	--	36352	32840	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Located in Phoenix, Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 0% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
30	Monroe University	67	67.51	--	13291	36973	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
31	New York Film Academy	66	52.4	--	51622	25150	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. First Year Retention Rate 66 % 15.4% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
32	Central Penn College	65	18.46	660 – 910	17263	40798	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 18% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $17,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
33	DeVry University-Illinois	65	98.38	680 – 1,020	30889	42178	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 23% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 680 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $30,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
34	NUC University	64	49.07	--	8803	24259	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges NUC University Bayamon, PR Found in Bayamon, NUC University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 9% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 23%. A majority......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 18.5% Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,259
35	Southwest University at El Paso	64	0	--	16906	29611	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,906 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,611
36	Columbia Central University-Caguas	63	0	--	7190	19591	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR First Year Retention Rate 63 % 37.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,591
37	American Medical Academy	61	0	--	0	64774	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges American Medical Academy Miami, FL First Year Retention Rate 61 % 10.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,774
38	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	61	64.5	630 – 850	27907	58951	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Found in San Antonio, Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 15.3% Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $27,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
39	Los Angeles College of Music	61	87.71	--	44586	20538	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Los Angeles College of Music accepts 88% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Los Angeles College of Music will receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students continued their studies at Los Angeles College of Music after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
40	Galen Health Institutes-Houston	57	0	--	29159	58951	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Galen Health Institutes-Houston Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
41	ECPI University	56	74.52	--	22407	41278	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, ECPI University accepts 75% of applicants. They request $15 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 21% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,278
42	Berkeley College	55	76.99	--	27815	37060	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 77%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
43	Berkeley College-New York	55	71.99	--	35294	37284	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 95% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
44	Eastern International College-Jersey City	55	69.63	--	20136	36936	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Eastern International College-Jersey City accepts 70% of applicants. They require $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern International College-Jersey City, there is a 55% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,936
45	Salem University	55	47.33	900 – 1,130	10231	31612	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 47% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
46	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	54	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 43% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $31,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
47	Full Sail University	53	0	--	37848	31917	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Full Sail University Winter Park, FL First Year Retention Rate 53 % 17.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,917
48	Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus	52	0	--	28423	58951	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus Round Rock, TX First Year Retention Rate 52 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
49	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	51	91.79	--	16449	30406	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Found in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs’s acceptance rate is 92% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 26% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % 15.9% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
50	Los Angeles Film School	51	95.1	--	30501	24375	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Located in Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School accepts 95% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 28% of students attending Los Angeles Film School currently receive grant aid from the school. At Los Angeles Film School, there is a 51% first year retention rate and around 43% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
51	Nightingale College	50	0	--	29077	63412	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT First Year Retention Rate 50 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,412
52	Atlantis University	49	0	--	16189	63721	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Atlantis University Miami, FL First Year Retention Rate 49 % 36.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
53	Galen Health Institutes-Dallas	48	0	--	30010	58951	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Galen Health Institutes-Dallas Richardson, TX First Year Retention Rate 48 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,010 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
54	Waldorf University	44	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 44 % 15.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
55	Capella University	42	100	--	17199	48500	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Capella University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Capella University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 42 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,199 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,500
56	University of Phoenix-Arizona	41	0	--	13599	35359	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ First Year Retention Rate 41 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359
57	American InterContinental University System	36	97.94	--	14726	27823	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Located in Chandler, American InterContinental University System’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 36% and 19% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 36 % 80.0% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
58	South University-Savannah Online	34	54.82	--	27841	34115	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA Based in Savannah, South University-Savannah Online accepts 55% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 2% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 34% and its four year graduation rate is 4%. Three common......Read more First Year Retention Rate 34 % 41.7% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
59	Post University	33	96.54	800 – 1,030	21229	31401	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 10% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $15,719 on average. 33% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 33 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $21,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
60	Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers	31	0	--	33625	28876	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN First Year Retention Rate 31 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,876
61	Millennia Atlantic University	4	0	--	26879	63721	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private for-profit Colleges Millennia Atlantic University Doral, FL First Year Retention Rate 4 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721