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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-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	Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander	100	0	--	16382	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary	100	0	--	5026	25819	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary Ossining, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,026 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,819
3	Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim	100	0	--	12542	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Brown University	99	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26256	79131	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
5	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	99	4.55	1,520 – 1,590	20996	131633	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
6	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	99	0	--	9136	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	University of Chicago	99	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
8	University of Notre Dame	99	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
9	University of Pennsylvania	99	5.4	1,510 – 1,580	23570	90555	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 99% first year retention rate, and 88% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
10	Yale University	99	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
11	Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary	98	94.8	--	4542	26758	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Spring Valley, NY Based in Spring Valley, Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 24% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $1,673 on average. The first year retention rate is 98%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,758
12	Carnegie Mellon University	98	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	35552	105360	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
13	Claremont McKenna College	98	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	33895	87603	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
14	Columbia University in the City of New York	98	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
15	Cornell University	98	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
16	Dartmouth College	98	5.4	1,490 – 1,570	20322	82541	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
17	Duke University	98	5.71	1,500 – 1,560	21981	85792	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
18	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	98	25.2	1,500 – 1,560	43184	105483	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering was established fairly recently in 1997. Half of the student’s tuition is covered by the Olin Scholarship, and students can choose from three majors: Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $43,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,483
19	Harvard University	98	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17525	99572	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
20	Johns Hopkins University	98	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	26017	86306	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
21	Minerva University	98	3.04	--	13324	63721	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 44% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Mathematics and Computer Science. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 3.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
22	Northwestern University	98	7.69	1,500 – 1,560	26830	76844	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
23	Pomona College	98	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	19938	60850	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
24	Princeton University	98	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	15313	87815	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
25	Stanford University	98	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	25078	102887	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
26	The Juilliard School	98	9.15	--	45099	22129	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 63% yield. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
27	Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas	98	70.06	--	23012	51109	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 28% of students attending Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas will receive institutional grant aid. 98% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
28	Amherst College	97	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	19049	62537	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from All first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates total. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
29	Barnard College	97	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
30	Bowdoin College	97	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	22228	61692	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
31	California Institute of Technology	97	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	14513	132140	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
32	Georgetown University	97	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
33	Hillsdale College	97	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	23993	63721	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 76% will graduate within 4 years. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
34	Northeastern University	97	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34207	78413	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 66% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 97%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
35	Rabbi Jacob Joseph School	97	91.67	--	12093	63721	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbi Jacob Joseph School Edison, NJ Based in Edison, Rabbi Jacob Joseph School accepts 92% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, there is a 97% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn a degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
36	Rice University	97	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
37	Washington and Lee University	97	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	23055	76516	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
38	Williams College	97	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	15894	71754	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 47% men and 50% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
39	Yeshivas Emek Hatorah	97	100	--	17780	63721	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshivas Emek Hatorah Howell, NJ Located in Howell, Yeshivas Emek Hatorah accepts 100% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 97% and its four year graduation rate is 30%. Most students attending the college opt......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
40	Boston College	96	16.43	1,450 – 1,540	32519	85717	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
41	Carleton College	96	20.41	1,450 – 1,540	28047	53989	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
42	Emory University	96	10.65	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 10.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
43	Harvey Mudd College	96	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	43966	115107	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
44	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	96	48.61	1,440 – 1,580	58152	58656	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 48.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,656
45	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	96	89.29	--	12871	63721	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 29.7% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
46	New York University	96	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Management Science is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
47	University of Southern California	96	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	43412	74461	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
48	Vanderbilt University	96	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	73909	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Econometrics and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $25,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
49	Wellesley College	96	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	22174	65961	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
50	Yeshivath Viznitz	96	93.73	--	8318	16658	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshivath Viznitz Monsey, NY Found in Monsey, Yeshivath Viznitz’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Yeshivath Viznitz, there is a 96% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,658
51	Babson College	95	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	32019	91354	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
52	Bellin College	95	97.18	1,010 – 1,180	37954	72118	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bellin College Green Bay, WI Located in Green Bay, Bellin College accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Bellin College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $37,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,118
53	Boston University	95	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
54	College of the Holy Cross	95	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	36014	69984	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 95% first year retention rate, and an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
55	Davidson College	95	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	27720	62866	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davidson College Davidson, NC Davidson College was founded in 1837 and started trying to reduce the cost of higher education for students by the 1850’s. Today, the school meets students’ financial needs through grants, employment, and more. 65% of students receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 13.4% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
56	Hamilton College	95	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
57	Rhode Island School of Design	95	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	43492	45932	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
58	Tufts University	95	11.49	1,470 – 1,560	32367	68337	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
59	Vassar College	95	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29981	49177	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
60	Villanova University	95	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37201	84905	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
61	Washington University in St Louis	95	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22408	78073	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
62	Wesleyan University	95	16.49	1,440 – 1,540	23025	60385	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
63	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	95	58.21	--	15330	17439	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 89% of students attending Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,439
64	Bucknell University	94	28.93	1,330 – 1,470	39003	78852	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
65	Colby College	94	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	16219	60052	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 9 to 1, a 94% first year retention rate, and an 84% four-year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
66	Colorado College	94	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
67	Creighton University	94	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	32636	63090	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $32,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
68	Haverford College	94	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	26535	53353	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
69	Kettering University	94	78.67	1,180 – 1,340	35609	80275	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $35,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
70	Lehigh University	94	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
71	Middlebury College	94	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
72	Pitzer College	94	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 36% enrolled. 78% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 85% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
73	Providence College	94	50.89	1,270 – 1,400	48618	69326	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 2 majors and programs, and many go to study Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
74	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	94	0	--	6223	63721	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 94 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
75	Santa Clara University	94	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
76	Scripps College	94	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	44396	68027	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
77	Smith College	94	21	1,430 – 1,540	27305	45731	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
78	Spelman College	94	24.87	1,110 – 1,330	40354	45676	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 24% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
79	Stevens Institute of Technology	94	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	46165	90326	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 65% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
80	Swarthmore College	94	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	22469	56211	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
81	University of Miami	94	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	45397	61508	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 183 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
82	Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel	94	0	--	5392	27871	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel Monroe, NY First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,871
83	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	94	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47372	85038	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
84	Bentley University	93	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	45802	86679	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
85	Colgate University	93	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
86	Gonzaga University	93	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 88% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
87	Grinnell College	93	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	34363	49004	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
88	Manhattan School of Music	93	40.78	--	51767	18815	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
89	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	93	93.62	--	7614	63721	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students attending Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin currently receive institutional grant aid. 93% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
90	Samford University	93	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
91	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	93	54.91	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 25.7% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
92	Texas Christian University	93	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	41848	60435	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 80% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 93% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
93	Trinity University	93	25.92	1,360 – 1,500	32224	55224	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
94	Tulane University of Louisiana	93	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	47427	50220	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
95	Wabash College	93	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	25562	52667	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $39,605 each - and 75% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
96	Wake Forest University	93	21.67	1,430 – 1,510	24401	67722	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 21.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
97	Webb Institute	93	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21966	86249	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,249
98	Wheaton College	93	87.4	1,280 – 1,460	31356	50270	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
99	Bryn Mawr College	92	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	33221	53102	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
100	Case Western Reserve University	92	36.54	1,430 – 1,530	44000	75613	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 36.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
101	Chapman University	92	65.43	1,280 – 1,430	47902	58080	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 92% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
102	Dickinson College	92	42.09	1,330 – 1,460	38483	57110	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
103	George Washington University	92	47.09	1,370 – 1,500	46485	71607	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
104	Kenyon College	92	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	46859	46627	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 92% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
105	Macalester College	92	28.52	1,360 – 1,510	40225	46244	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
106	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	92	65.32	--	14164	63721	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Found in New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 65% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of students attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, there is a 92%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 13.6% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
107	Rhodes College	92	50.35	1,260 – 1,450	31037	48898	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
108	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	92	76.86	1,330 – 1,500	45406	85935	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
109	St Olaf College	92	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	26756	48373	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 47 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
110	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	92	20.71	1,300 – 1,510	26283	39707	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
111	Thomas Aquinas College	92	83.09	1,250 – 1,420	24820	40605	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
112	University of Tulsa	92	61.51	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
113	Yeshiva Toras Chaim	92	44.25	--	8592	63721	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Toras Chaim Lakewood, NJ Found in Lakewood, Yeshiva Toras Chaim accepts 44% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending Yeshiva Toras Chaim will receive grant aid from the school. At Yeshiva Toras Chaim, there is a 92% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
114	Yeshiva University	92	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
115	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	91	57.65	--	8027	63721	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJ Found in Lakewood, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
116	Bates College	91	13.32	1,420 – 1,530	24723	59202	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
117	Baylor University	91	51.28	1,230 – 1,420	47001	56532	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 91% will stay on after they complete their first year. 81% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
118	Brigham Young University	91	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
119	Fairfield University	91	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	49958	73693	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
120	Furman University	91	42.95	1,290 – 1,430	34086	50796	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 91% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 381 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference. Furman also offers athletic scholarships, averaging $34,775 each. First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
121	Gettysburg College	91	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
122	Howard University	91	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	47379	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 91% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 82 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
123	Marquette University	91	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	34322	65241	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
124	Montserrat College of Art	91	85.02	810 – 1,230	34166	24780	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Montserrat College of Art accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Montserrat College of Art, there is a 91% first year retention rate and a 55% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 21.3% Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $34,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,780
125	Oberlin College	91	34.18	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (83% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
126	Rabbinical College of Long Island	91	100	--	13531	63721	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical College of Long Island Long Beach, NY Based in Long Beach, Rabbinical College of Long Island accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 76% of students at Rabbinical College of Long Island currently receive grant aid from the school. 91% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
127	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	91	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
128	Southern California Institute of Architecture	91	76.6	1,020 – 1,230	28985	53274	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,274
129	Southern Methodist University	91	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	48179	65556	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 67% of students receive institutional grant aid. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
130	St Lawrence University	91	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
131	United Talmudical Seminary	91	0	--	7589	51109	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 91 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
132	University of Richmond	91	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
133	University of Rochester	91	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 91% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
134	University of San Diego	91	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
135	Wofford College	91	51.94	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 91% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
136	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College	91	97.96	--	17703	63721	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $150 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Women's......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
137	Cedarville University	90	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $20,740 per student on average. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
138	Cleveland Institute of Music	90	47.31	--	29683	20170	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 47% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,170
139	College of the Ozarks	90	11.99	1,050 – 1,220	11637	36507	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 90% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 81% decided to attend. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 12.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
140	Connecticut College	90	37.04	1,360 – 1,490	45700	49165	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% 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 attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
141	Drexel University	90	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42801	69063	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
142	Elon University	90	66.35	1,140 – 1,290	44440	58082	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
143	Franklin and Marshall College	90	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	43987	62544	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
144	Lafayette College	90	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	38442	80614	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 86% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
145	Lake Forest College	90	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	31225	51324	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
146	Muhlenberg College	90	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	53265	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – English Language and Literature, General is a popular area of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
147	Occidental College	90	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	48400	52209	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
148	Skidmore College	90	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
149	Soka University of America	90	43.38	1,340 – 1,510	15691	42696	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,696
150	Syracuse University	90	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 75% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
151	Trinity College	90	29.25	1,320 – 1,480	36071	67628	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 29.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
152	Union College	90	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
153	Yeshiva of Kasho	90	0	--	10988	63721	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva of Kasho Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
154	Berklee College of Music	89	43.53	--	49797	26462	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 44% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,797 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
155	DePauw University	89	57.19	1,230 – 1,420	31411	58476	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
156	Denison University	89	17.39	1,350 – 1,480	43721	51352	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 24% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% will graduate in six years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
157	Fordham University	89	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
158	Lewis & Clark College	89	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
159	Loyola Marymount University	89	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
160	Messiah University	89	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29408	50192	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
161	Mount Holyoke College	89	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	32526	48590	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
162	Pacific Union College	89	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
163	Quinnipiac University	89	72.15	1,160 – 1,330	40632	65744	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 73% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
164	Rochester Institute of Technology	89	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
165	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	89	88.83	1,190 – 1,360	31205	66438	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts 89% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
166	Taylor University	89	73.53	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 63 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
167	The University of the South	89	56.9	1,280 – 1,400	34815	53456	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
168	Touro University	89	60.83	1,220 – 1,450	29179	43510	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 58 majors and programs......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
169	Union University	89	60.41	1,120 – 1,380	28452	45505	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
170	University of Dayton	89	65.45	1,210 – 1,400	32794	62477	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
171	University of Denver	89	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
172	American University	88	61.96	1,300 – 1,460	39676	61328	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 66% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
173	Centre College	88	54.36	1,210 – 1,440	23860	50073	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 54.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
174	Cleveland Institute of Art	88	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
175	Covenant College	88	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	27926	39570	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 73% graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
176	Drew University	88	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28425	47562	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
177	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	88	64.81	1,170 – 1,370	42976	65391	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Located in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
178	Grove City College	88	72.32	1,150 – 1,400	25289	63721	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 76% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
179	Gustavus Adolphus College	88	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
180	Hope College	88	79.24	1,130 – 1,360	30700	49727	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutchmen and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% six year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
181	Maranatha Baptist University	88	71.9	1,020 – 1,300	28415	40403	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 90% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 15.8% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,415 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
182	Patrick Henry College	88	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,345. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Political Science and Government, General, Business/Managerial Economics, and Strategic Intelligence. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
183	Pepperdine University	88	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
184	Pratt Institute-Main	88	73.25	1,160 – 1,400	54150	45060	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 74% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
185	Reed College	88	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	30953	38607	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
186	Saint Anselm College	88	78.05	1,120 – 1,290	35551	63347	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Saint Anselm College is the third oldest Catholic college in New England, having been founded in 1889. The school has been the site of presidential policy speeches from John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon as well as several national presidential debates....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,347
187	Saint Louis University	88	75.04	1,210 – 1,410	27749	60716	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
188	Saint Mary's College	88	75.97	1,160 – 1,340	27865	53470	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s somewhat selective and has a 20% yield. 88% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
189	The New England Conservatory of Music	88	41.1	830 – 830	50367	18830	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA Found in Boston, The New England Conservatory of Music accepts 41% of applicants and requests $125 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending The New England Conservatory of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 41.1% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $50,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
190	University of Portland	88	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	30985	67913	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 79% of undergraduates graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
191	University of St Thomas	88	85.36	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
192	University of the Pacific	88	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	31670	62672	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
193	Belmont University	87	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
194	Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah	87	88.89	--	9923	52844	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 71% of students at Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,844
195	Brandeis University	87	40.5	1,400 – 1,520	43550	52967	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
196	Bryant University	87	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	42139	66488	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
197	Butler University	87	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	38438	61627	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
198	California College of the Arts	87	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $46,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
199	Calvin University	87	70.91	1,110 – 1,340	25231	48039	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
200	Emerson College	87	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	42799	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 51% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 76% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $26,068 on average. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $53,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
201	Franciscan University of Steubenville	87	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 87% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
202	Lawrence University	87	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
203	Loyola University Maryland	87	75.49	1,220 – 1,390	32846	64453	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
204	Morehouse College	87	43.96	970 – 1,210	36292	38267	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Morehouse College Atlanta, GA A men’s HBCU, alumni of Morehouse College include Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s highly selective and about 27% of accepted students enroll....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 44.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,267
205	Sarah Lawrence College	87	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43629	34251	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 90% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,251
206	The Catholic University of America	87	82.78	1,040 – 1,240	32705	63217	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
207	Transylvania University	87	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25442	40447	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
208	Ursinus College	87	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	32158	54542	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $44,754 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
209	Whitman College	87	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
210	Willamette University	87	77.09	1,270 – 1,450	29421	38932	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 76% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 34 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
211	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	86	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	112685	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
212	Art Center College of Design	86	74.54	--	53271	53562	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 60% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
213	Augustana University	86	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
214	Bennett College	86	50.66	820 – 1,060	26990	23153	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bennett College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Bennett College accepts 51% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 67% of students at Bennett College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $26,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,153
215	Bethel University	86	87.8	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
216	Boricua College	86	66.01	--	15245	30398	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boricua College New York, NY Based in New York, Boricua College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 10% of students attending Boricua College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,245 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,398
217	Clark University	86	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	33865	49022	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Clark University Worcester, MA Found in Worcester, Clark University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Clark University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students decide to stay at Clark......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $33,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
218	College of Saint Benedict	86	91.52	1,050 – 1,280	28400	54567	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
219	DePaul University	86	75.89	1,160 – 1,350	34135	54695	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
220	Freed-Hardeman University	86	59.68	1,010 – 1,230	20178	40086	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 60% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and 58% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,086
221	Harding University	86	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 45% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
222	Hebrew Theological College	86	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	32793	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Located in Skokie, Hebrew Theological College accepts 57% of applicants and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 67% of students attending Hebrew Theological College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,793
223	Hobart William Smith Colleges	86	63.99	1,220 – 1,400	34170	62416	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
224	Illinois Institute of Technology	86	54.93	1,200 – 1,440	24796	70803	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% 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 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
225	Kentucky Christian University	86	60.91	970 – 1,180	21099	39921	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 91.1% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
226	Marist University	86	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
227	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	86	73.41	1,080 – 1,210	21634	61249	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health’s acceptance rate is 73%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students decide to stay at Nebraska Methodist College of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
228	Point Loma Nazarene University	86	83.68	1,190 – 1,400	39696	54811	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
229	Ringling College of Art and Design	86	69.65	--	62012	39650	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 99% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
230	Saint Johns University	86	90.62	1,070 – 1,280	28504	59843	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 86% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
231	Savannah College of Art and Design	86	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	34110	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Savannah College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $50,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
232	St Bonaventure University	86	81.65	1,080 – 1,300	27373	48559	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 73% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
233	St. John Fisher University	86	66.4	1,130 – 1,300	30540	61198	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
234	Susquehanna University	86	81.43	1,100 – 1,310	26444	51535	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 81% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $45,185 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
235	Alma College	85	57.03	1,040 – 1,230	22094	45720	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,000 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 11.8% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
236	Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	85	84.11	--	23460	14680	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Associated Beth Rivkah Schools Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Associated Beth Rivkah Schools accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 22% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 32.8% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $14,680
237	Bard College	85	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
238	Beacon College	85	43.47	--	46997	19919	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beacon College Leesburg, FL Based in Leesburg, Beacon College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 42% of students at Beacon College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $38,284 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 11.8% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
239	Clarkson University	85	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	32406	76970	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
240	College of the Atlantic	85	70.17	1,240 – 1,430	21829	63721	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 70% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
241	Dominican University of California	85	83.5	1,210 – 1,300	37456	71477	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
242	Dordt University	85	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
243	Hampton University	85	62.25	790 – 1,100	27428	42721	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
244	High Point University	85	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
245	Ithaca College	85	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	35253	46305	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
246	John Paul the Great Catholic University	85	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 21.4% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
247	Kalamazoo College	85	75.32	1,140 – 1,370	26956	46137	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
248	Martin Luther College	85	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	18974	40760	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
249	Maryville University of Saint Louis	85	95.08	1,010 – 1,240	22983	55047	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
250	Molloy University	85	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	24405	78372	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
251	Nazareth University	85	74.72	1,090 – 1,340	30785	47717	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
252	New Saint Andrews College	85	83.89	1,150 – 1,370	16692	63721	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Saint Andrews College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
253	Ohio Wesleyan University	85	55.6	1,180 – 1,390	23006	42495	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $23,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
254	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	85	99.24	--	28826	23638	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
255	Rollins College	85	47.54	1,180 – 1,370	39201	48239	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
256	Saint Mary's College of California	85	86.53	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 87% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
257	Simmons University	85	69.98	1,230 – 1,410	28691	61420	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Simmons University Boston, MA Simmons University is a private women’s institution, though the graduate school does admit men. It was founded as a college in 1899 and became a university in 2018. Simmons has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $28,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,420
258	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	85	74.63	1,040 – 1,220	16031	63721	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Based in Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 44% of students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will receive grant aid from the......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
259	Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia	85	90.24	--	11885	63721	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia accepts 90% of applicants and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of students at Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
260	The Master's University and Seminary	85	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
261	The New School	85	63.47	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Fashion/Apparel Design is the most popular program. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $67,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
262	The University of Tampa	85	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35679	48397	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 57% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
263	University of Scranton	85	81.23	1,170 – 1,330	34234	62921	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 95% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,197 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% stay on after their first year and 75% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $34,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
264	Walla Walla University	85	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 36% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
265	Westmont College	85	77.05	1,240 – 1,450	32172	53737	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
266	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	85	100	--	13614	63721	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Sholom Shachna’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 38% of students will graduate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 19.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
267	Assumption University	84	82.98	990 – 1,180	29748	46029	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 84%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,029
268	Azusa Pacific University	84	88.43	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
269	Baldwin Wallace University	84	75.7	1,090 – 1,320	27991	44972	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
270	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	84	78.95	--	12732	63721	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid Far Rockaway, NY Located in Far Rockaway, Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 30% of students at Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
271	Berry College	84	64	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 61%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
272	Biola University	84	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
273	Carlow University	84	86.95	960 – 1,170	21002	44876	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Carlow University, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 44% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,002 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,876
274	Colorado Christian University	84	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
275	Concordia College at Moorhead	84	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
276	Drake University	84	63.85	1,170 – 1,350	29565	58233	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drake University Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Drake University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
277	Duquesne University	84	83.56	1,190 – 1,360	37917	62627	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
278	Elizabethtown College	84	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27760	54833	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 62 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
279	Endicott College	84	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57286	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $41,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
280	Gordon College	84	69.23	1,150 – 1,370	25299	45839	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 32 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Experimental Psychology program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
281	Hampden-Sydney College	84	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29717	55846	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 40.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
282	Hofstra University	84	68.08	1,250 – 1,410	35792	52131	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
283	Houghton University	84	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
284	Huntington University	84	75.64	940 – 1,170	19767	40702	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Huntington University Huntington, IN 96% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 75.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
285	Laguna College of Art and Design	84	94.32	--	47702	31987	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
286	Le Moyne College	84	82.98	1,170 – 1,340	23702	53493	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
287	Lipscomb University	84	67.73	1,150 – 1,380	27695	50454	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
288	Milwaukee School of Engineering	84	58.93	1,180 – 1,380	25669	75114	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 59% 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 84%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
289	Moody Bible Institute	84	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
290	Northwest University	84	83.2	1,040 – 1,350	24251	50495	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 84% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 15.1% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
291	Ohio Northern University	84	74.4	1,180 – 1,360	25941	62686	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Law are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
292	Oklahoma City University	84	77.02	1,070 – 1,280	24051	42312	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 77% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $8,577. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
293	Randolph-Macon College	84	86.61	990 – 1,230	28912	48067	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA Randolph-Macon College was founded in 1830, making it the oldest Methodist-run college in continuous operation in the United States. Although the school offers up to Master's degrees, most students are undergraduates. Many opt to major in Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,067
294	Roberts Wesleyan University	84	70.63	990 – 1,310	23275	56275	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued their studies at Roberts Wesleyan University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
295	Rust College	84	48.67	860 – 1,030	12037	25641	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
296	Saint Norbert College	84	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27880	49775	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 84% first year retention rate. 69% graduate in four years, 72% in six. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.4% 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
297	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	84	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
298	Seattle University	84	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
299	Stonehill College	84	66.28	1,050 – 1,250	33385	63285	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $33,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,285
300	Union Adventist University	84	100	980 – 1,170	24844	43853	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
301	University of Mary	84	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	50191	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
302	University of Puget Sound	84	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
303	University of Redlands	84	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28482	61686	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 66% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
304	University of San Francisco	84	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	45443	69951	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 79 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
305	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	84	73.93	890 – 1,100	40301	48890	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 23.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $40,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
306	Washington College	84	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	29830	48763	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
307	Wentworth Institute of Technology	84	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35604	71868	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 91% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,604 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
308	Adelphi University	83	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
309	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	83	24.48	--	48524	21168	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Based in New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy accepts 24% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 24.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
310	Andrews University	83	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
311	Asbury University	83	63.4	1,080 – 1,320	23033	35563	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,516 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
312	Benedictine College	83	98.12	1,130 – 1,360	28629	45000	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
313	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	83	52.78	--	16849	63721	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Based in Monsey, Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of students at Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
314	Bradley University	83	76.76	1,120 – 1,330	23787	59114	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four year graduation......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
315	DeSales University	83	77.09	1,100 – 1,270	31732	52721	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 57 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 61% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
316	Emmaus Bible College	83	59.79	1,090 – 1,360	15028	34653	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Emmaus Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 83% and 45% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 18.6% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $15,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,653
317	George Fox University	83	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	32171	53568	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
318	Immaculata University	83	85.76	1,160 – 1,330	24708	56416	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school. The University's Latin motto is "Scientia floret virtute" which translates to "Knowledge flourishes in virtue." Of attending students, 99% receive grant aid, $19,066 on average and 50% of students will graduate in 4 years. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,416
319	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	83	88.94	970 – 1,210	23402	51329	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 83% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
320	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama	83	36.33	--	9435	21635	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Based in Guayama, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama accepts 36% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 28% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 36.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,435 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,635
321	John Carroll University	83	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30030	53187	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
322	Juniata College	83	78.91	1,130 – 1,330	24580	48571	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
323	Knox College	83	70.79	1,160 – 1,440	25709	37757	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
324	Lebanon Valley College	83	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	27995	54021	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $34,994, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
325	Maryland Institute College of Art	83	76.79	1,120 – 1,350	47834	33451	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $47,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
326	Ouachita Baptist University	83	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	24532	41697	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
327	Ozark Christian College	83	93.61	990 – 1,190	20807	32528	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and around 29% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
328	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	83	98.08	1,200 – 1,360	13319	20637	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 38% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $13,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
329	Principia College	83	44.4	1,030 – 1,220	18248	63721	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 83% of students stay on after the first year and 77% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
330	Robert Morris University	83	89.89	1,050 – 1,240	23933	54449	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 90% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
331	Sacred Heart University	83	65.36	860 – 1,040	47848	63925	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
332	Saint Francis University	83	76.82	1,060 – 1,240	28326	56920	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
333	Salve Regina University	83	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	38307	55027	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $38,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
334	Siena College	83	69.02	1,140 – 1,380	32955	56526	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 73% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
335	Southern Adventist University	83	65.5	1,020 – 1,250	25753	44818	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Located in Collegedale, Southern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Southern Adventist University currently receive institutional grant aid. 83% of students decide to stay at Southern Adventist......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
336	St. John's College	83	55.24	1,280 – 1,440	30930	34483	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $30,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,483
337	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	83	57.71	1,050 – 1,260	16497	63721	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s acceptance rate is 58%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 40% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
338	Tougaloo College	83	59.85	880 – 1,090	14328	25777	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Based in Tougaloo, Tougaloo College accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 48% of students at Tougaloo College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 16.9% Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $14,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
339	University of Detroit Mercy	83	75.42	1,040 – 1,270	16790	64534	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 75%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
340	University of Evansville	83	77.6	1,070 – 1,280	18773	46734	#340 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
341	University of Hartford	83	95.75	1,130 – 1,320	31261	42581	#341 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
342	University of Northwestern-St Paul	83	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	29117	47544	#342 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 4 available programs and majors, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
343	Wagner College	83	88	1,180 – 1,300	28033	63439	#343 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
344	Yeshivas Novominsk	83	90.38	--	9704	63721	#344 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshivas Novominsk Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshivas Novominsk accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Yeshivas Novominsk will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $4,130 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
345	Albizu University-San Juan	82	100	--	9458	32168	#345 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Albizu University-San Juan’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 0% of students at Albizu University-San Juan currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,168
346	Anderson University	82	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#346 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
347	Atenas University	82	0	--	5818	18391	#347 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Atenas University Manati, PR First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,391
348	Atlantic University	82	0	--	6425	19079	#348 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Atlantic University Guaynabo, PR First Year Retention Rate 82 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,079
349	Augustana College	82	62.68	1,040 – 1,290	24714	49849	#349 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
350	Bennington College	82	44.53	1,320 – 1,420	34220	24711	#350 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (75% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $53,064 on average. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $34,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
351	Bob Jones University	82	86.16	1,030 – 1,270	19624	40892	#351 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bob Jones University Greenville, SC “Petimus Credimus” is the Latin motto of Bob Jones University, which means “We Seek, We Trust.” The school offers up to the doctor’s degree, though most of the students study at the undergraduate level. Many undergraduates will study Business Administration and Management, Accounting, and Registered Nursing....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,892
352	California Institute of the Arts	82	32.34	--	56239	28018	#352 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
353	Carroll College	82	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#353 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
354	Champlain College	82	82.92	1,230 – 1,380	38173	48844	#354 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Champlain College Burlington, VT Champlain College opened for men in 1878 as the Burlington Business School. It became coeducational just six years later and received its current name in 1958. 97% of students receive grant aid, and 82% return after completing their first year. Champlain also has locations in Montreal, Canada and Dublin, Ireland. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $38,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,844
355	College for Creative Studies	82	91.94	990 – 1,210	36055	33691	#355 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the College for Creative Studies accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at the College for Creative Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
356	Davenport University	82	97.84	--	18538	47041	#356 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Davenport University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Davenport University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 35% of students will graduate in four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
357	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	82	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#357 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
358	Hanover College	82	83.7	1,120 – 1,300	23683	42876	#358 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
359	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	82	88.41	920 – 1,180	32057	35802	#359 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $32,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
360	Lee University	82	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20416	38082	#360 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
361	Loras College	82	99.86	1,020 – 1,200	21631	46069	#361 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 32 programs to choose from. Kinesiology and Exercise Science is a top choice. The private school also has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate. Founded in 1839, Loras College is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
362	Loyola University Chicago	82	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	39147	58411	#362 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and around 67% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
363	Mercer University	82	68.89	1,180 – 1,370	24364	50231	#363 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 69% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
364	Milligan University	82	72.29	1,120 – 1,280	21165	43168	#364 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $31,220 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
365	North Central University	82	98.98	970 – 1,180	26363	37688	#365 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 82%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
366	Pacific Lutheran University	82	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#366 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
367	Rosemont College	82	76.34	980 – 1,190	20994	40852	#367 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Located in Rosemont, Rosemont College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 22.4% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,852
368	Saint Vincent College	82	61.73	1,030 – 1,240	23758	47267	#368 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
369	Shenandoah University	82	76.95	1,010 – 1,240	27181	48167	#369 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Found in Winchester, Shenandoah University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Shenandoah University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Shenandoah University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,181 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,167
370	St. John's College	82	53.15	1,300 – 1,480	25209	33770	#370 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 93% of students receive institutional grants. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $25,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,770
371	The College of Idaho	82	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#371 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
372	The College of Saint Scholastica	82	92.96	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#372 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
373	The College of Wooster	82	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	28004	43895	#373 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
374	Thomas Jefferson University	82	80.97	1,170 – 1,340	29325	64335	#374 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
375	University of Saint Joseph	82	78.59	850 – 1,170	29300	52053	#375 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT The University of Saint Joseph was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932 as an all women’s school – it only started accepting men in 2018. The 84-acre campus is well known for its Georgian brick architecture. Undergraduates enjoy a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,053
376	Wheaton College (Massachusetts)	82	67.73	1,240 – 1,400	30701	51607	#376 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Wheaton College got its start as the Wheaton Female Seminary in 1834. It received its current moniker in 1912 and began admitting men in 1988. To offer more courses to students, Wheaton has partnerships with Brown University and nine other local schools....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,701 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,607
377	Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College	82	66.92	--	11148	41261	#377 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College Chester, NY Found in Chester, Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College accepts 67% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 13% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 14.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,261
378	Abilene Christian University	81	66.03	1,090 – 1,290	28760	46727	#378 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Located in Abilene, Abilene Christian University accepts 66% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $28,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
379	Agnes Scott College	81	62.15	1,180 – 1,360	27499	41382	#379 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA One of the Seven Sisters, Agnes Scott College is a women’s undergraduate school but offers co-educational graduate programs as well. The school underwent many name changes since it was founded in 1889, starting with the Decatur Female Seminary....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,382
380	Beloit College	81	63.04	1,200 – 1,410	24455	41660	#380 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 71%, Beloit’s most popular major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $24,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
381	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	81	41.76	--	9062	23322	#381 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Based in Aguadilla, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepts 42% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,322
382	John Brown University	81	76.14	1,080 – 1,320	21537	46114	#382 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A somewhat selective school, 31% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andConstruction Management. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
383	LeTourneau University	81	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#383 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 81 % Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
384	Moore College of Art and Design	81	56.46	1,200 – 1,390	43626	30512	#384 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 56% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,512
385	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	81	84.29	930 – 1,080	10065	68161	#385 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 50% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 58% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,161
386	Roger Williams University	81	87.71	1,150 – 1,320	38779	53845	#386 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
387	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster	81	41.21	1,050 – 1,220	38730	69019	#387 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster’s acceptance rate is 41% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 5% of students at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 81% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 24.6% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $38,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,019
388	Seton Hall University	81	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	33896	60291	#388 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
389	Seton Hill University	81	79.53	1,020 – 1,250	23056	43700	#389 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physician Assistant....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,700
390	Simpson College	81	86.22	1,400 – 1,460	23282	49946	#390 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $37,896 on average. Attending students enjoy an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
391	Southwestern University	81	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	32228	49249	#391 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $31,958 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
392	Springfield College	81	71.89	1,150 – 1,340	30039	43692	#392 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Springfield College Springfield, MA Gym teacher James Naismith invented Basketball at Springfield College in 1891, when it was the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. Students are known as the Pride and wearing maroon and white, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,692
393	Spurgeon College	81	96.4	1,040 – 1,190	23750	39712	#393 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Located in Kansas City, Spurgeon College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Spurgeon College, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 18% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 24.6% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,712
394	St. Joseph's University-New York	81	72.05	1,120 – 1,280	19422	50759	#394 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 40 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 81% first year retention rate, and 59% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
395	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	81	77.19	--	10824	53848	#395 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 22% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 50.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,848
396	Tuskegee University	81	48.68	970 – 1,210	24344	38332	#396 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University, a historically black college or university, is the only HBCU to have a fully accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, and the school's most popular major is Veterinary Medicine. 61% of students receive institutional grant aid—$16,781 on average....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
397	Washington & Jefferson College	81	80.64	1,010 – 1,270	22702	52082	#397 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 74% of students graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
398	Westminster College	81	92.56	1,040 – 1,260	20394	43938	#398 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $32,553 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 62% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
399	Central College	80	86.17	1,050 – 1,240	23848	49115	#399 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
400	College of Saint Mary	80	44.65	970 – 1,240	17078	59339	#400 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE The College of Saint Mary is the only Catholic university for women in the Great Plains region. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $18,847 on average. Student athletes at the College of Saint Mary are known as the Flames and they compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as members of the NAIA....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 17.6% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,339
401	Columbus College of Art & Design	80	67.66	970 – 1,190	31801	30590	#401 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Columbus College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Columbus College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $31,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,590
402	Concordia University-Nebraska	80	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#402 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
403	Converse University	80	67.74	1,010 – 1,250	19061	33110	#403 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 96% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 17.6% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
404	Cornell College	80	79.9	1,140 – 1,350	25220	39299	#404 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
405	Elmhurst University	80	73.64	1,020 – 1,280	24629	52803	#405 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
406	Florida Institute of Technology	80	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	37361	41941	#406 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 99% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $25,218 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $37,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
407	Florida Southern College	80	64.42	1,180 – 1,350	29384	47749	#407 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
408	Goshen College	80	84.07	880 – 1,110	16693	43218	#408 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
409	Hendrix College	80	55.65	1,140 – 1,400	24699	39913	#409 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 27 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
410	Hult International Business School	80	60.48	--	53700	63721	#410 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA Based in Cambridge, Hult International Business School’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests $95 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
411	Illinois Wesleyan University	80	39.31	1,150 – 1,350	28644	56082	#411 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
412	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German	80	42.48	--	9275	21573	#412 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Based in San German, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German’s acceptance rate is 42% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $31 for graduate applications. About 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,573
413	Liberty University	80	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	39707	#413 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,684 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $29,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
414	Linfield University	80	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#414 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
415	Loyola University New Orleans	80	93.05	1,070 – 1,240	26291	34092	#415 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 58% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
416	Marywood University	80	60.58	1,060 – 1,260	26217	47000	#416 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $29,574 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Physician Assistant....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $26,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
417	Mercyhurst University	80	81.02	990 – 1,190	25946	39565	#417 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 98% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $30,422 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
418	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	80	60.54	1,020 – 1,270	27579	29841	#418 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $27,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,841
419	Monmouth University	80	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	34072	55825	#419 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
420	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	80	65.66	--	17808	63721	#420 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD Based in Baltimore, Ner Israel Rabbinical College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 74% of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College will receive grant aid from the school. At Ner Israel Rabbinical College, there is a 80%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 15.8% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
421	Niagara University	80	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#421 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
422	Oral Roberts University	80	98.9	1,120 – 1,310	25808	39112	#422 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 52% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
423	Otterbein University	80	84.53	1,110 – 1,310	20457	44539	#423 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
424	Presbyterian College	80	68.37	1,020 – 1,220	20840	44387	#424 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Presbyterian College Clinton, SC Located in Clinton, Presbyterian College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Presbyterian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,387
425	Rabbinical Seminary of America	80	98.45	--	8125	63721	#425 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY Based in Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 80% of students decide to stay at Rabbinical Seminary of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
426	Reach University	80	100	--	21014	63721	#426 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Reach University Oakland, CA Based in Oakland, Reach University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Reach University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 15.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
427	Saint Edward's University	80	81.42	1,000 – 1,260	28766	47743	#427 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
428	Saint Michael's College	80	84.51	1,160 – 1,320	27982	46898	#428 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 80% first year retention rate, 71% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,898
429	St Catherine University	80	91.85	1,040 – 1,240	20918	52795	#429 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
430	Trine University	80	85.48	1,050 – 1,270	25355	53010	#430 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trine University Angola, IN Found in Angola, Trine University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Trine University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
431	Universidad Adventista de las Antillas	80	100	--	9870	27766	#431 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 40% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 80% of students decide to stay at Universidad Adventista de las Antillas after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,766
432	Universidad Central de Bayamon	80	65.94	--	4781	19745	#432 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Based in Bayamón, Universidad Central de Bayamon’s acceptance rate is 66%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,745
433	Arcadia University	79	80.22	1,070 – 1,270	30037	44004	#433 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
434	Austin College	79	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#434 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
435	Ave Maria University	79	41.39	1,050 – 1,280	25294	43572	#435 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in southwest Florida. Found in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, AMU is the first new Catholic university since 1963. The school has a 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 79% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 41.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
436	Berea College	79	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	5888	35676	#436 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $54,830 on average. The most popular degree programs are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $5,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
437	California Lutheran University	79	75.67	1,160 – 1,350	32774	54981	#437 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
438	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	79	87.43	--	21632	21104	#438 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz accepts 87% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students decide to stay at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
439	Doane University	79	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#439 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
440	Drury University	79	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	21903	37508	#440 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
441	Emmanuel College	79	75.65	1,170 – 1,340	31121	50180	#441 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emmanuel College Boston, MA Found in Boston, Emmanuel College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Emmanuel College currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,180
442	Goucher College	79	77.71	1,130 – 1,340	26913	40563	#442 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
443	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	79	55.89	1,070 – 1,280	25940	36747	#443 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
444	Lewis University	79	71.29	980 – 1,220	18959	56095	#444 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,095
445	Meredith College	79	74.18	1,130 – 1,350	24323	45293	#445 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 38 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
446	Merrimack College	79	70.02	1,050 – 1,180	38504	54316	#446 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
447	Moravian University	79	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	31743	53471	#447 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% 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 Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
448	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	79	84.15	990 – 1,230	22961	43046	#448 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
449	Northwood University	79	64.51	950 – 1,160	25549	54058	#449 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 65% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
450	Norwich University	79	74.44	1,060 – 1,320	24496	59743	#450 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Norwich University Northfield, VT Found in Northfield, Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Norwich University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 14.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,743
451	Pacific University	79	89.56	940 – 1,290	35235	46936	#451 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
452	Providence Christian College	79	100	1,010 – 1,210	27422	32827	#452 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Providence Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Providence Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Providence Christian College, there is a 79% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,827
453	Regis College	79	69.78	860 – 1,070	28575	56223	#453 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Regis College Weston, MA Regis College was founded as a women’s school by the Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph. It started accepting men in 2007. Regis offers up to Doctor's degrees, with 37 available programs and majors. There are currently more graduates than undergraduates attending. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $28,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,223
454	Rockhurst University	79	69.59	1,010 – 1,240	25787	61371	#454 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,562 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
455	St. John's University-New York	79	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#455 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St- John's University-New York, there......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
456	Stevenson University	79	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	27162	54574	#456 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
457	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	79	55.87	1,010 – 1,270	21081	63721	#457 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 33% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
458	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon	79	58.02	--	13211	27544	#458 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Found in Santurce, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 36% of students attending Universidad del Sagrado Corazon will receive institutional grant aid. 79% of students continued their studies at Universidad del Sagrado......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,544
459	University of New England	79	91.63	1,050 – 1,240	40003	48957	#459 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of New England Biddeford, ME Founded in 1939 as College Séraphique, The University of New England underwent several name changes before receiving its current moniker in 1996. The school has two campuses, one in Maine and one in Tangier, Morocco. UNE is also the largest private university in the state and the five schools offer 57 majors and programs. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $40,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,957
460	University of St Francis	79	65.29	1,040 – 1,250	14045	56648	#460 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 47% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
461	Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka	79	0	--	7120	26392	#461 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 79 % 16.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,120 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,392
462	Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah	79	85.71	--	16474	63721	#462 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 16.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
463	Yeshiva Karlin Stolin	79	78.95	--	6989	63721	#463 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva Karlin Stolin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Karlin Stolin accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 46% of students attending Yeshiva Karlin Stolin will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Yeshiva Karlin Stolin, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
464	Alfred University	78	73.84	1,150 – 1,330	26470	41703	#464 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
465	Allegheny College	78	54.57	1,190 – 1,370	26420	45603	#465 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
466	Aquinas College	78	89.88	920 – 1,150	18018	40161	#466 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Aquinas College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,161
467	Carroll University	78	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	54456	#467 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
468	Centenary University	78	83.08	970 – 1,170	22640	46049	#468 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 83%. Of attending students 78% stay after the first year and 54% will graduate within 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
469	Chatham University	78	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	31280	48709	#469 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Counseling Psychology, and Occupational Therapy/Therapist. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
470	Concordia University-Wisconsin	78	78.2	1,110 – 1,310	31916	49761	#470 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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
471	Corban University	78	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#471 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 27% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, Education, and General among the most popular. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
472	Cornerstone University	78	77.77	1,000 – 1,220	21335	42598	#472 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University accepts 78% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Cornerstone University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
473	Dillard University	78	41.86	970 – 1,140	21842	28507	#473 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 6% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate 41.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
474	Dominican University	78	90.32	890 – 1,120	13402	47907	#474 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 90% 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 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $13,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
475	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	78	95.19	1,040 – 1,320	25585	45916	#475 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 78% first year retention rate, many students major in Pharmacy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
476	Geneva College	78	79.05	1,020 – 1,270	23528	46107	#476 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 97% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $21,913 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,107
477	Gwynedd Mercy University	78	89.63	1,030 – 1,190	27960	65976	#477 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Found in Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Gwynedd Mercy University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,976
478	Hamline University	78	87.63	1,020 – 1,320	22390	47139	#478 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
479	Hampshire College	78	75.28	1,160 – 1,350	27895	22195	#479 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hampshire College Amherst, MA Students at Hampshire College follow an alternative curriculum. Instead of an emphasis on GPAs and curriculum, the school places more focus on portfolios, evaluations, and progressive education. 100% of students receive grant aid, averaging about $46,145 each. Alumni include Jon Krakauer, Ken Burns, and Lupita Nyong’o. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,195
480	Hannibal-LaGrange University	78	72.63	850 – 1,180	22685	41185	#480 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Located in Hannibal, Hannibal-LaGrange University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Hannibal-LaGrange University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
481	Holy Family University	78	71.04	910 – 1,150	14072	55285	#481 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
482	Kansas City Art Institute	78	54.76	1,040 – 1,280	27650	25529	#482 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
483	Lawrence Technological University	78	55.9	1,040 – 1,280	34083	58827	#483 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 56% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $34,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
484	Misericordia University	78	70.93	1,060 – 1,230	26747	55910	#484 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $26,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
485	Mississippi College	78	29.11	1,010 – 1,210	28559	42011	#485 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 29% 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 Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 29.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
486	New York Institute of Technology	78	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	52559	#486 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 78% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
487	Oakland City University	78	82.51	870 – 1,150	16437	43190	#487 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 83% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 40% four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 14.7% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
488	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	78	99.17	770 – 1,020	11569	20637	#488 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 99% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, there is a 78% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 770 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $11,569 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
489	Rider University	78	78.64	1,130 – 1,340	26506	51289	#489 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 79% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78% and its four year graduation rate is 61%. The common areas of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
490	Russell Sage College	78	53.26	900 – 1,120	21046	51139	#490 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 62% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
491	Stephens College	78	77.22	930 – 1,160	23194	36778	#491 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 9.9% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
492	Stetson University	78	71.6	1,070 – 1,290	20319	44792	#492 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
493	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico	78	88.89	920 – 1,190	17753	37753	#493 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Found in Hato Rey, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 1% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,753
494	University of St Thomas	78	89.92	980 – 1,210	20599	49971	#494 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 78 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
495	University of Valley Forge	78	61.2	840 – 1,100	27083	35671	#495 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 61% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
496	Whitworth University	78	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#496 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
497	Widener University	78	70.93	1,080 – 1,290	26778	63375	#497 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
498	William Carey University	78	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#498 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
499	York College of Pennsylvania	78	73.74	1,030 – 1,280	20096	50940	#499 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
500	Ashland University	77	76.4	1,040 – 1,210	22610	47722	#500 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ashland University Ashland, OH Found in Ashland, Ashland University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Ashland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and its......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722