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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	American College of Healthcare Sciences	100	53.49	--	23980	26458	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR Located in Portland, American College of Healthcare Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at American College of Healthcare Sciences currently receive grant aid from the school. At American College of Healthcare Sciences, there is a 100% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 53.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,980 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
2	American Medical Sciences Center	100	0	--	20839	36193	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,193
3	American University of Health Sciences	100	50	--	26480	111064	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 50% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $111,064
4	Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland	100	100	--	39762	32840	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland Beachwood, OH First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
5	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	100	100	--	44477	59213	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
6	Beulah Heights University	100	100	--	0	21108	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Beulah Heights University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,108
7	Bryant & Stratton College-Albany	100	100	--	11632	27873	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Based in Albany, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students decide to stay......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
8	Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	100	23.38	1,080 – 1,140	14795	52960	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord, NC Based in Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences accepts 23% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,795 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,960
9	Cambridge College	100	100	--	31072	49215	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Cambridge College Boston, MA Located in Boston, Cambridge College accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Cambridge College, there is a 100% first year retention rate and around 0% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,215
10	Career Networks Institute	100	0	--	44485	59213	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
11	Carolina College of Biblical Studies	100	0	--	13745	34156	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,156
12	Central Ohio Technical College	100	62.82	--	9115	37165	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH Located in Newark, Central Ohio Technical College’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 42% of students at Central Ohio Technical College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,165
13	Chamberlain University-California	100	80	--	27525	59213	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-California Rancho Cordova, CA Located in Rancho Cordova, Chamberlain University-California accepts 80% of applicants and requires $95 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Chamberlain University-California currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
14	Chamberlain University-Indiana	100	100	--	16149	59213	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Chamberlain University-Indiana’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Chamberlain University-Indiana currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
15	Chamberlain University-Virginia	100	90	--	33199	59213	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-Virginia Vienna, VA Found in Vienna, Chamberlain University-Virginia’s acceptance rate is 90%. Undergraduates have to pay $95 to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,199 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
16	Charter Oak State College	100	0	--	15815	53779	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,779
17	Clark State College	100	100	--	11860	32341	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Clark State College Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Clark State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. About 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $1,483 on average. At Clark State College, there is a 100% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,341
18	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	100	100	--	672	33366	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 100% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
19	College of Southern Idaho	100	0	--	7576	35642	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,642
20	Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander	100	0	--	16382	63721	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
21	Criswell College	100	100	1,090 – 1,150	5865	42026	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Criswell College Dallas, TX Criswell College was founded in 1970, originally named the Criswell Bible Institute. This Baptist Christian school offers up to Master's degree, and it has very small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 100% of those who apply are accepted, and 88% enroll. First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $5,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
22	Curtis Institute of Music	100	4.4	--	23686	31201	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA The Curtis Institute of Music offers all students merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition. Students with demonstrated financial need may also receive aid to pay for living expenses. Highly selective, the institute only accepts 4% of applicants. 100% of these students enroll the following semester. First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
23	Davis College	100	56.25	810 – 1,100	14840	50193	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Davis College Pottersville, NY Found in Pottersville, Davis College’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 67% of students at Davis College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,193
24	DeVry University-Florida	100	33.33	--	29477	42178	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years DeVry University-Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, DeVry University-Florida accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending DeVry University-Florida will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
25	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	100	59.52	--	12417	21535	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Located in Humacao, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao currently receive grant aid from the school. At EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao, there is a 100% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
26	EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati	100	68.18	--	7882	21535	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati Manati, PR Based in Manati, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati accepts 68% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
27	Eagle Gate College-Murray	100	100	--	26505	59213	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Based in Murray, Eagle Gate College-Murray accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students attending Eagle Gate College-Murray currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
28	Felbry College	100	85.42	--	57632	63721	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Felbry College Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Felbry College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
29	Grace School of Theology	100	100	--	0	49343	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Grace School of Theology The Woodlands, TX Based in The Woodlands, Grace School of Theology’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 0% of students attending Grace School of Theology currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,343
30	Herzing University-Tampa	100	89.66	--	20421	35295	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Herzing University-Tampa Tampa, FL Located in Tampa, Herzing University-Tampa accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 69% of students at Herzing University-Tampa currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
31	Humphreys University	100	0	--	5524	40569	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Humphreys University Stockton, CA At Humphreys University’s Stockton and Modesto campuses, 100% of students receive grant aid to help them afford attending. The school awards up to Doctor's degrees, with many undergraduates studying Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
32	Ilisagvik College	100	100	--	9373	58542	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Found in Barrow, Ilisagvik College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at Ilisagvik College currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
33	Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary	100	8.96	--	5026	25819	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary Ossining, NY Found in Ossining, Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary accepted 9% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,026 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,819
34	Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University	100	100	--	7368	18027	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Hayward, WI Found in Hayward, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,027
35	Manna University	100	52.69	--	12736	33431	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Manna University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Manna University’s acceptance rate is 53%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Manna University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,431
36	New York School of Interior Design	100	62.89	1,050 – 1,280	46633	49907	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 63% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 10% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 100% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,907
37	North-West College-San Diego	100	0	--	45851	59213	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
38	PCI College	100	100	--	27439	29823	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years PCI College Cerritos, CA Found in Cerritos, PCI College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students continued studying at PCI College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,823
39	Ranken Technical College	100	0	--	18286	51342	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
40	Rasmussen University-Florida	100	100	--	21432	41436	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL Based in Ocala, Rasmussen University-Florida’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Rasmussen University-Florida, there is a 100% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
41	Rasmussen University-Minnesota	100	83.27	--	17667	41436	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN Found in St. Cloud, Rasmussen University-Minnesota accepts 83% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, there is a 100% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
42	Remington College-Shreveport Campus	100	71.79	--	30104	50742	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Remington College-Shreveport Campus accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 56% of students at Remington College-Shreveport Campus currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,742
43	Rio Hondo College	100	100	--	16449	54803	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Located in Whittier, Rio Hondo College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending Rio Hondo College will receive institutional grant aid. At Rio Hondo College, there is a 100% first year retention rate and 0% of students will earn their degree in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,803
44	Sacred Heart Major Seminary	100	100	1,080 – 1,240	6928	63721	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Sacred Heart Major Seminary accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $6,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
45	Saint Anthony College of Nursing	100	100	--	30212	57432	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Based in Rockford, Saint Anthony College of Nursing accepts 100% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Anthony College of Nursing currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,212 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,432
46	San Ignacio University	100	0	--	24505	63721	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years San Ignacio University Doral, FL First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
47	Shasta College	100	0	--	7289	32486	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Shasta College Redding, CA First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,486
48	Sinte Gleska University	100	100	--	6768	15889	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD Located in Mission, Sinte Gleska University accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Sinte Gleska University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
49	South University-Virginia Beach	100	34.21	--	27843	34115	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Based in Virginia Beach, South University-Virginia Beach accepts 34% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students continued their studies at South University-Virginia Beach......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
50	South University-West Palm Beach	100	100	--	20271	34115	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL Located in Royal Palm Beach, South University-West Palm Beach’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 60% of students attending South University-West Palm Beach will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
51	Southern California Institute of Technology	100	74.19	--	31486	60630	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA During the last admissions cycle, the Southern California Institute of Technology accepted 74% of applicants. An astounding 92% of these students went on to enroll. The school offers degrees in three undergraduate programs: Electrician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Biomedical Technology/Technician. First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
52	Southwestern Christian College	100	100	--	16706	19686	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX Found in Terrell, Southwestern Christian College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Southwestern Christian......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,686
53	Strayer University-District of Columbia	100	100	--	24758	36582	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, Strayer University-District of Columbia accepts 100% 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 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
54	Strayer University-South Carolina	100	0	--	17979	36582	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville, SC First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
55	Strayer University-Tennessee	100	0	--	11645	36582	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Strayer University-Tennessee Nashville, TN First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
56	Strayer University-Texas	100	0	--	22958	36582	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch, TX First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
57	Sumner College	100	88.89	--	27232	63316	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Sumner College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Sumner College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,316
58	Turtle Mountain College	100	0	--	3871	30931	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Turtle Mountain College Belcourt, ND First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,931
59	Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa	100	100	--	6440	20908	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Based in Rio Piedras, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $45 to apply. About 0% of students at Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,908
60	Veritas Baptist College	100	95	--	21695	30634	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Veritas Baptist College Lawrenceburg, IN Based in Lawrenceburg, Veritas Baptist College accepts 95% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of students at Veritas Baptist College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634
61	Wade College	100	100	--	17441	28055	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Wade College Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Wade College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $12 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Wade College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students continued studying at Wade College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,055
62	West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County	100	95.35	--	28081	96114	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County Anaheim, CA Located in Anaheim, West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
63	West Coast University-Texas	100	100	--	51736	96114	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX Located in Richardson, West Coast University-Texas accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students decide to stay at West Coast......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
64	World Mission University	100	80	--	15785	63721	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, World Mission University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at World Mission University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At World......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
65	Yeshivath Zichron Moshe	100	30	--	9662	63721	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Yeshivath Zichron Moshe South Fallsburg, NY Located in South Fallsburg, Yeshivath Zichron Moshe accepts 30% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 67% of students at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
66	Yale University	99.42	4.75	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 4.8% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
67	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	99	4.56	1,520 – 1,570	20996	131633	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 Computer Science, Management 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 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
68	North American University	99	68.62	910 – 1,200	16303	32221	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 115.2% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
69	Princeton University	99	4.42	1,500 – 1,570	15313	87815	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 42,300 applications annually. First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
70	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	99	0	--	9136	63721	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
71	University of Chicago	99	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#71 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 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 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
72	Brown University	98.8	6.34	1,460 – 1,560	26256	79131	#72 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 6.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
73	University of Pennsylvania	98.58	4.92	1,510 – 1,570	23570	90555	#73 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 98% first year retention rate, and 86% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
74	Swarthmore College	98.1	7.52	1,480 – 1,560	22469	56211	#74 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 98 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
75	Amherst College	98	7.72	1,460 – 1,560	19049	62537	#75 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 98 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
76	Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary	98	94.8	--	4542	26758	#76 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,758
77	Columbia University in the City of New York	98	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	22520	88535	#77 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
78	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	98	25.2	1,500 – 1,560	43184	105483	#78 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 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
79	Harvard University	98	4.18	1,460 – 1,560	17525	99572	#79 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 4.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
80	Northwestern University	98	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#80 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
81	The Juilliard School	98	9.15	--	45099	22129	#81 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
82	University of Notre Dame	98	9.38	1,460 – 1,540	29300	86210	#82 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
83	Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas	98	70.06	--	23012	27601	#83 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,601
84	Dartmouth College	97.97	6.02	1,440 – 1,560	20322	82541	#84 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 6.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
85	Claremont McKenna College	97.92	9.44	1,470 – 1,550	33895	87603	#85 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 97% of students will stay after their freshman year. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
86	Johns Hopkins University	97.83	6.11	1,540 – 1,570	26017	86306	#86 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 6.1% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
87	Cornell University	97.82	8.38	1,500 – 1,570	26361	87830	#87 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. 97% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
88	Bowdoin College	97.63	6.81	1,460 – 1,550	22228	61692	#88 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 98 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 6.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
89	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	97.48	16.42	1,390 – 1,530	17574	73762	#89 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 45% of accepted students decide to attend. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
90	Stanford University	97.46	3.8	1,520 – 1,590	25078	102887	#90 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 97 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
91	Washington and Lee University	97.46	13.54	1,450 – 1,520	23055	76516	#91 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
92	Williams College	97.44	8.61	1,480 – 1,560	15894	71754	#92 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 51% men and 48% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 16,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,340. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 8.6% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
93	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	97.3	13.34	1,390 – 1,550	15918	89432	#93 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $15,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
94	The University of Texas at Austin	97.09	22.22	1,260 – 1,500	17942	60896	#94 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $17,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
95	University of California-Berkeley	97.03	11.45	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#95 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 81% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
96	University of Virginia-Main Campus	97.02	15.65	1,420 – 1,540	18427	72359	#96 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 15.7% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $18,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
97	American Public University System	97	0	--	12260	32917	#97 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years American Public University System Charles Town, WV First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,917
98	Miami Regional University	97	84.26	--	19266	59213	#98 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FL Found in Miami Springs, Miami Regional University accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students attending Miami Regional University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,266 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
99	Northeastern University	97	5.62	1,440 – 1,530	34207	78413	#99 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Northeastern University Boston, MA By enrollment, Northeastern University is one of the largest universities in Massachusetts. The school also has satellite campuses throughout the United States and Canada, including in Miami, Oakland, and Toronto, as well as one in London....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 5.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
100	Rabbi Jacob Joseph School	97	91.67	--	12093	57801	#100 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 $57,801
101	United States Air Force Academy	97	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#101 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 78% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 97%. First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
102	United States Coast Guard Academy	97	20.6	1,240 – 1,400	0	63721	#102 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Civil Engineering, and General. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
103	United States Naval Academy	97	9.27	1,210 – 1,410	0	63721	#103 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 9.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
104	University of California-Los Angeles	97	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#104 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
105	University of Florida	97	20.33	1,340 – 1,480	11936	56398	#105 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 555 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 20.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
106	Yeshivas Emek Hatorah	97	100	--	17780	63721	#106 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
107	Duke University	96.95	5.24	1,510 – 1,560	21981	85792	#107 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 97 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
108	Barnard College	96.9	10.05	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#108 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 10.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
109	Babson College	96.8	16.16	1,400 – 1,520	32019	91354	#109 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 96% first year retention rate and 86% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
110	Rice University	96.77	8.01	1,500 – 1,580	23589	79751	#110 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
111	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	96.7	16.72	1,360 – 1,520	10154	57057	#111 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $10,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
112	Carnegie Mellon University	96.6	11.07	1,500 – 1,580	35552	105360	#112 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 97 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
113	Florida State University	96.6	23.83	1,310 – 1,430	15815	49814	#113 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $15,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
114	University of Maryland-College Park	96.6	45.03	1,400 – 1,540	16581	67785	#114 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
115	Georgetown University	96.35	13.49	1,420 – 1,540	39083	83222	#115 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 96 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
116	University of Wisconsin-Madison	96.3	40.81	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#116 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
117	Hamilton College	96.25	13.59	1,440 – 1,540	28719	60082	#117 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 96 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
118	New York University	96.1	9.06	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#118 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 9.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
119	Boston College	96	14.22	1,440 – 1,540	32519	85717	#119 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 14.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
120	California Institute of Technology	96	3.79	1,550 – 1,590	14513	132140	#120 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, and Mechanical Engineering are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that......Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,550 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
121	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	96	50.76	1,440 – 1,580	58152	53468	#121 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
122	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	96	89.29	--	12871	63721	#122 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
123	Vanderbilt University	96	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	73909	#123 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, Management Sciences 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
124	Yeshivath Viznitz	96	93.73	--	8318	16658	#124 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,658
125	Davidson College	95.96	12.62	1,420 – 1,510	27720	62866	#125 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 96 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 12.6% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
126	Haverford College	95.35	13.31	1,450 – 1,540	26535	53353	#126 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
127	William & Mary	95.34	36.96	1,400 – 1,520	19686	62959	#127 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
128	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	95.33	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#128 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
129	Emory University	95.29	10.3	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#129 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 95% first year retention rate, 81% 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 95 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
130	Harvey Mudd College	95.24	12.33	1,520 – 1,580	43966	115107	#130 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 12.3% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
131	Villanova University	95.19	28.14	1,420 – 1,520	37201	84905	#131 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
132	University of Southern California	95.18	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#132 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
133	Vassar College	95.16	20.93	1,450 – 1,530	29981	49177	#133 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 20.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
134	Wellesley College	95.03	14.79	1,460 – 1,550	22174	65961	#134 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
135	Bellin College	95	97.18	1,010 – 1,180	37954	72118	#135 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
136	Bryn Mawr College	95	28.15	1,310 – 1,480	33221	53102	#136 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 95% 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 95 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
137	Pomona College	95	7.14	1,460 – 1,550	19938	60850	#137 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, Mathematics, and General. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
138	Spelman College	95	23.78	1,100 – 1,310	40354	45676	#138 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $40,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
139	Tufts University	95	10.82	1,460 – 1,540	32367	68337	#139 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. Computer Science, International Relations and Affairs, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
140	United States Military Academy	95	11.61	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#140 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 75% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 11.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
141	University of Florida-Online	95	61.26	1,270 – 1,410	10965	56398	#141 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL Based in Gainesville, the University of Florida-Online accepts 61% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 20% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 95%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 61.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $10,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
142	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	95	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#142 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
143	Washington University in St Louis	95	11.92	1,480 – 1,550	22408	78073	#143 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 3,970. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 11.9% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
144	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	95	61.89	1,200 – 1,390	47372	85038	#144 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 62%. 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 95%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
145	Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel	95	51.47	--	11402	63721	#145 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
146	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	95	58.21	--	15330	17439	#146 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,439
147	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	94.83	29.96	1,250 – 1,450	17453	72358	#147 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
148	Auburn University	94.7	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	25242	54629	#148 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
149	University of California-San Diego	94.7	28.56	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#149 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
150	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	94.7	54.57	1,290 – 1,450	24912	67377	#150 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $24,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
151	Smith College	94.57	22.41	1,420 – 1,520	27305	45731	#151 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 95 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 22.4% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
152	Wesleyan University	94.55	16.37	1,370 – 1,530	23025	60385	#152 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
153	Carleton College	94.48	21.78	1,450 – 1,550	28047	53989	#153 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
154	Lehigh University	94.33	28.96	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#154 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
155	Texas A&M University-College Station	94.31	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21437	59386	#155 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
156	Kettering University	94.3	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	35609	80275	#156 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
157	Boston University	94.23	12.83	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#157 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 94 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
158	Skidmore College	94.1	23.77	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#158 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 12,300 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,900 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 94 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
159	North Carolina State University	94	39.54	1,310 – 1,440	15522	57623	#159 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
160	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	94	3.56	--	6223	63721	#160 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel accepted 4% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 0% of students attending Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel will receive institutional grant aid. At......Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
161	Stevens Institute of Technology	94	50.68	1,370 – 1,500	46165	90326	#161 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 74% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
162	Taylor University	94	98.81	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#162 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 61 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
163	St Olaf College	93.6	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#163 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
164	University of Georgia	93.58	34.25	1,260 – 1,450	16662	57565	#164 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 34.3% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
165	Clemson University	93.5	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	25003	58311	#165 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $25,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
166	University of California-Santa Barbara	93.48	38.2	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#166 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An highly selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
167	Colgate University	93.43	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#167 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
168	Texas Christian University	93.4	48.09	1,170 – 1,370	41848	60435	#168 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
169	University of California-Irvine	93.4	28.95	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#169 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
170	Middlebury College	93.31	12.77	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#170 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 93 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
171	Case Western Reserve University	93.3	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	75613	#171 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 Football, Basketball, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
172	University of Central Florida	93.3	42.8	1,210 – 1,370	13351	47137	#172 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 43% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 42% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $13,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
173	Colorado College	93.26	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#173 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
174	Dickinson College	93.03	41.49	1,340 – 1,440	38483	57110	#174 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 41% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
175	University of Miami	93.03	17.61	1,350 – 1,470	45397	61508	#175 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 93%. With 183 available majors and programs, Finance, General 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 93 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
176	Colorado School of Mines	93	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#176 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
177	Hillsdale College	93	19.25	1,350 – 1,480	23993	63721	#177 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 93% 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. 75% will graduate within 4 years. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
178	Manhattan School of Music	93	40.78	--	51767	18815	#178 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
179	Marquette University	93	78.02	1,230 – 1,380	34322	65241	#179 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 15,600 out of 20,000 applications. 12% of these students decided to attend....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
180	Ohio State University-Main Campus	93	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#180 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
181	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	93	93.62	--	7614	63721	#181 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
182	Rhode Island School of Design	93	23.38	1,370 – 1,510	43492	45932	#182 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 80% 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 93 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
183	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	93	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	61263	#183 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
184	Samford University	93	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#184 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
185	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	93	54.48	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#185 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 54% 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 % Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
186	Santa Clara University	93	47.88	1,330 – 1,480	53883	91198	#186 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 93 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 47.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
187	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	93	29.97	1,130 – 1,360	13140	24537	#187 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC The University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts only 30% of applicants. 56% of those accepted will go on to attend the following fall. It has a whopping 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 93% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $13,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,537
188	Tulane University of Louisiana	92.98	14.46	1,430 – 1,510	47427	50220	#188 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 4,760 our of 32,900 applications. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
189	Providence College	92.95	49.94	1,280 – 1,410	48618	69326	#189 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
190	University of California-Davis	92.9	44.35	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#190 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
191	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	92.6	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27889	55620	#191 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 70% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
192	Bentley University	92.52	47.29	1,240 – 1,410	45802	86679	#192 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
193	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	92.5	59.45	1,290 – 1,460	25223	54240	#193 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 38,500 of applicants and 15% of these students enrolled. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $25,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
194	Wheaton College	92.47	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#194 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
195	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	92.43	43.58	1,250 – 1,400	21648	47782	#195 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 44% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
196	Mount Holyoke College	92.38	38.41	1,350 – 1,510	32526	48590	#196 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $32,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
197	Purdue University-Main Campus	92.37	43.43	1,240 – 1,500	13722	60838	#197 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
198	Scripps College	92.33	39.88	1,430 – 1,520	44396	68027	#198 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
199	University of South Carolina-Columbia	92.32	56.51	1,210 – 1,390	24488	50621	#199 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Columbia, or USC, is the flagship campus of the eight-school University of South Carolina system. There are 16 schools and colleges that make up the institution, with 164 undergraduate majors to choose from. Public Health, General is a popular area of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
200	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	92.3	59.89	1,330 – 1,500	22948	60347	#200 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 81% graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,347
201	Wake Forest University	92.28	20.76	1,420 – 1,510	24401	67722	#201 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 21% 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 92 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 20.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
202	University of Richmond	92.14	22.24	1,430 – 1,520	30037	67927	#202 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 430 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
203	University of Tulsa	92.12	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#203 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
204	Bates College	92	14.83	1,340 – 1,510	24723	59202	#204 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92% first year retention rate, 79% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
205	California Miramar University	92	18.47	--	12480	58542	#205 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California Miramar University San Diego, CA Based in San Diego, California Miramar University accepted 18% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students attending California Miramar University currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
206	Furman University	92	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#206 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
207	Hobe Sound Bible College	92	100	840 – 1,200	11926	25150	#207 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Located in Hobe Sound, Hobe Sound Bible College accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
208	Macalester College	92	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	46244	#208 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
209	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	92	100	--	14164	63721	#209 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Found in New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 100% 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 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
210	Syracuse University	92	48.79	1,310 – 1,440	48215	60459	#210 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 49% 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 92% first year retention rate and around 69% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
211	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	92	20.71	1,410 – 1,550	26283	39707	#211 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
212	Trinity University	92	24.88	1,340 – 1,490	32224	55224	#212 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
213	University of Connecticut	92	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	63322	#213 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 92% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
214	University of Delaware	92	69.24	1,210 – 1,400	19139	58846	#214 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 40,000 applications. It also has a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 92% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Conference USA. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
215	University of San Diego	92	53.58	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#215 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of San Diego San Diego, CA The University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution which opened as two schools in 1949: the San Diego College for Women and the San Diego University. The two merged in 1972. During the last admissions cycle, USD received about 17,500 applications, of which 54% were accepted....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
216	Warner Pacific University	92	71.14	890 – 1,150	26187	45660	#216 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 92% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 71.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
217	Webb Institute	92	24.84	1,430 – 1,500	21966	86249	#217 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 24.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,249
218	Yeshiva Toras Chaim	92	44.25	--	8592	63721	#218 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 13% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
219	Creighton University	91.74	92.16	1,250 – 1,410	32636	63090	#219 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $32,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
220	Florida International University	91.68	60.85	1,080 – 1,280	11178	47768	#220 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $11,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
221	Yeshiva University	91.62	49.85	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#221 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
222	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	91.61	80.9	1,290 – 1,480	45406	85935	#222 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
223	College of the Holy Cross	91.49	18.89	1,270 – 1,420	36014	69984	#223 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91% first year retention rate, and an impressive 79% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
224	James Madison University	91.36	68.79	1,170 – 1,350	18856	57438	#224 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 69% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 27% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 91% and 63% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
225	Brigham Young University	91.32	68.62	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#225 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. 620 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
226	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	91.32	67.25	1,380 – 1,520	38887	83054	#226 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
227	Occidental College	91.16	44.85	1,380 – 1,520	48400	52209	#227 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
228	Denison University	91.14	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	51352	#228 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 91% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 78% will graduate in six years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 19.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
229	Connecticut College	91.13	39.23	1,180 – 1,400	45700	49165	#229 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 39% 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 91%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
230	Gettysburg College	91.1	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#230 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
231	Colby College	91.08	8.03	1,430 – 1,540	16219	60052	#231 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91% first year retention rate, and an 77% four-year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
232	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	91	57.65	--	8027	63721	#232 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
233	Fairfield University	91	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#233 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
234	Franklin and Marshall College	91	31.63	1,310 – 1,480	43987	62544	#234 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 32% 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 91 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 31.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
235	Grinnell College	91	16.05	1,420 – 1,530	34363	49004	#235 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 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 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 16.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
236	Holy Apostles College and Seminary	91	100	--	10117	63721	#236 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Found in Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Holy Apostles College and Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
237	Kenyon College	91	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	46627	#237 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
238	Lafayette College	91	31.16	1,350 – 1,490	38442	80614	#238 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 76% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
239	Oberlin College	91	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#239 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. 60% of students will graduate within four years (80% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” First Year Retention Rate 91 % 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
240	Rabbinical College of Long Island	91	100	--	13531	63721	#240 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
241	Rhodes College	91	51.51	1,320 – 1,460	31037	48898	#241 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
242	San Diego State University	91	37.41	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#242 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 37%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
243	Southern California Institute of Architecture	91	76.68	1,020 – 1,230	28985	55544	#243 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
244	Southern Methodist University	91	47.64	1,370 – 1,490	48179	65556	#244 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
245	United Talmudical Seminary	91	100	--	7589	20766	#245 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, United Talmudical Seminary accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 47% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,766
246	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	91	78.87	1,250 – 1,440	17209	57984	#246 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
247	University of South Florida	91	40.71	1,170 – 1,340	11579	48328	#247 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 41% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $11,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
248	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College	91	97.96	--	17703	63721	#248 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
249	University of Iowa	90.9	79.9	1,090 – 1,320	21765	52696	#249 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
250	Bucknell University	90.8	32.2	1,170 – 1,390	39003	78852	#250 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 752 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
251	St Lawrence University	90.8	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#251 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
252	Minerva University	90.71	2.33	--	13324	63721	#252 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 38% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Computer and Information Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 2.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
253	George Washington University	90.7	47.13	1,380 – 1,500	46485	71607	#253 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 91 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
254	University of Rochester	90.68	41.91	1,390 – 1,530	40462	68333	#254 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 90% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 41.9% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
255	Howard University	90.6	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	47379	#255 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 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
256	Chapman University	90.56	72.06	1,250 – 1,430	47902	58080	#256 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 14,800 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 90% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
257	Michigan State University	90.5	83.24	1,100 – 1,330	23657	55084	#257 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
258	The University of Texas at Dallas	90.49	69.09	1,170 – 1,410	14916	57249	#258 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 23,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
259	Indiana University-Bloomington	90.4	75.89	1,230 – 1,430	17270	53417	#259 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 90% first year retention rate. 80% of students graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
260	University of Missouri-Columbia	90.4	76.13	1,150 – 1,370	22169	52756	#260 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $22,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
261	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	90.39	18.65	1,040 – 1,190	13819	36153	#261 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
262	Trinity College	90.39	29.53	1,350 – 1,460	36071	67628	#262 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 29.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
263	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	90.2	83.11	990 – 1,180	24864	27090	#263 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA Found in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,090
264	Cedarville University	90	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#264 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
265	Cleveland Institute of Music	90	47.31	--	29683	20170	#265 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,170
266	College of the Atlantic	90	68.8	1,250 – 1,410	21829	63721	#266 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 90% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
267	Glendale Career College	90	100	--	48880	59213	#267 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 100% of applicants. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
268	Gnomon	90	43.4	--	49644	51847	#268 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Gnomon North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, Gnomon accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Gnomon currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
269	Gonzaga University	90	79.62	1,250 – 1,410	40117	66525	#269 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 90%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
270	Muhlenberg College	90	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	53265	#270 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 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
271	Soka University of America	90	43.62	1,340 – 1,510	15691	42696	#271 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,696
272	University of Colorado Boulder	90	78.09	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#272 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
273	University of Dayton	90	66.59	1,240 – 1,400	32794	62477	#273 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Dayton Dayton, OH The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic institution affiliated with the Society of Mary. With roots going back to 1850, the school now sits on both sides of the Great Miami River. 95% of UD students receive grant aid – $33,418 on average each....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
274	Miami University-Oxford	89.99	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	49773	#274 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
275	Binghamton University	89.98	37.31	1,330 – 1,500	18877	61621	#275 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
276	Wofford College	89.93	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#276 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% 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 90 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
277	University of California-Santa Cruz	89.8	72.73	1,180 – 1,390	18059	49716	#277 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 73% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 89% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
278	Reed College	89.77	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	38607	#278 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 29.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
279	The College of New Jersey	89.7	61.48	1,140 – 1,350	25580	62649	#279 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 89%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
280	Pitzer College	89.68	26.85	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#280 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 29% enrolled. 57% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 83% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 26.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
281	Hope College	89.65	87.12	1,100 – 1,340	30700	49727	#281 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 77% six year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
282	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	89.4	49.04	1,310 – 1,450	4326	61542	#282 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY One of the oldest schools in the CUNY system, Baruch College was originally the The City College of New York's School of Business and Civic Administration when it opened in 1919. It became its own college in 1968, and many students today still major in business. Two popular programs include Finance, General, and Accounting. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $4,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
283	Lake Forest College	89.4	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#283 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
284	Stony Brook University	89.36	48.18	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#284 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Stony Brook University is a flagship school of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It has student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1, with a first year retention rate of 89%. A NCAA Division I-FCS school in the Colonial Athletic Association, SBU has 449 student-athletes, known as the Seawolves. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
285	University of Vermont	89.36	73.04	1,300 – 1,450	20084	48164	#285 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 73% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $20,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
286	Quinnipiac University	89.3	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	65744	#286 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. 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 74% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
287	Baylor University	89.29	52.22	1,210 – 1,400	47001	56532	#287 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 15% of accepted students enroll and 89% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
288	Whitman College	89.23	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	45594	#288 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 89 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
289	Dominican University of California	89.15	52.1	--	37456	71477	#289 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 89 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
290	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	89.1	73.95	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#290 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area and bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Students can find the 77-acre Voorhis Ecological Reserve in the northwestern part of the campus....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
291	Elon University	89.1	63.26	1,190 – 1,380	44440	58082	#291 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 63% 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 89 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
292	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	89.1	77.62	1,140 – 1,310	18574	52216	#292 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 89%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Southeastern Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
293	Iowa State University	89.09	87.93	1,100 – 1,330	17779	53873	#293 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 89% first year retention rate, and 57% 4-year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
294	Centre College	89	48.16	1,240 – 1,410	23860	50073	#294 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
295	DePauw University	89	56.02	1,190 – 1,410	31411	58476	#295 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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.” Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
296	Lincoln University	89	69.49	--	0	44602	#296 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Lincoln University Oakland, CA Found in Oakland, Lincoln University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 89% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
297	Martin Luther College	89	89.45	1,080 – 1,310	18974	40760	#297 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
298	New Jersey Institute of Technology	89	67.37	1,230 – 1,450	17313	69591	#298 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ The New Jersey Institute of Technology has a first year retention rate of 89%, with many undergraduates majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General. Awarding up to Doctor's degrees, it’s an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander- and Hispanic-serving institution. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
299	Pacific Union College	89	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#299 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
300	Touro University	89	60.83	1,210 – 1,450	29179	43510	#300 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 – 35% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 66 majors and programs......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
301	Union College	89	43.42	1,330 – 1,480	42137	63219	#301 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 89%, and 66% will graduate within four years. 80% graduate in six. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
302	Unitek College	89	0	--	25458	59213	#302 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Unitek College Fremont, CA Unitek College was established in 2002, changing its name to Unitek College of Nursing in July 2026. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a popular undergraduate program. The school also has campuses in Reno, Nevada, and throughout California. First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
303	University of Maine at Fort Kent	89	49.12	1,080 – 1,080	8601	61217	#303 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME Based in Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 88% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Maine at Fort Kent, there is a 89% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,217
304	University of West Florida	89	58.22	1,020 – 1,220	10092	42204	#304 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 58% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
305	West Coast University-Ontario	89	88.1	--	47368	96114	#305 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA Located in Ontario, West Coast University-Ontario accepts 88% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Ontario will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 89% and 38% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
306	Western Technical College	89	100	--	26838	35035	#306 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 1% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Western Technical College, there is a 89% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
307	Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland	89	36.67	--	15255	63721	#307 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY Found in Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland’s acceptance rate is 37% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 67% of students attending Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 36.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
308	University of Denver	88.97	85.38	1,200 – 1,390	45451	57118	#308 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
309	Bethlehem College & Seminary	88.89	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	14681	63721	#309 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 11.1% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $14,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
310	Rochester Institute of Technology	88.8	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39534	65457	#310 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
311	Marist University	88.71	55.99	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#311 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 56% 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 88% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
312	Loyola Marymount University	88.7	48.21	1,270 – 1,430	59926	62763	#312 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
313	San Jose State University	88.63	80.39	990 – 1,290	13892	62448	#313 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is the founding campus of the California State University system. Its roots date back to 1857, making it the oldest public university in the western US. Classified as a Master's Colleges and Universities I school, SJSU offers up to Doctor's degrees. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
314	Art Center College of Design	88.6	78.89	--	53271	53562	#314 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Center College of Design’s logo is an orange circle, known as the ArtCenter “Dot.” Around 79% of applicants receive an acceptance letter. 29% decide to enroll, with many undergraduates going on to study Illustration. Alumni include Michael Bay, Zack Snyder, Kenji Ekuan, and Andy Park. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
315	Drexel University	88.5	69.9	1,270 – 1,450	42801	69063	#315 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 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 88% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
316	Fordham University	88.5	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#316 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. 81% will graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 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
317	Michigan Technological University	88.5	85.46	1,140 – 1,360	16879	69672	#317 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
318	Messiah University	88.41	81.07	1,160 – 1,380	29408	50192	#318 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% 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 88 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 81.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
319	Pratt Institute-Main	88.39	86.38	1,120 – 1,410	54150	45060	#319 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 86% 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 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
320	Missouri University of Science and Technology	88.36	78.63	1,210 – 1,410	17366	69295	#320 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $17,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
321	The University of the South	88.3	56.42	1,250 – 1,400	34815	53456	#321 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 88 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 56.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
322	Antioch College	88.24	45.68	1,010 – 1,240	15964	32114	#322 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH Found in Yellow Springs, Antioch College accepts 46% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Antioch College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Antioch College, there is a 88% first year retention rate and 14% of students will earn their degree in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 22.6% Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,114
323	California State University-Long Beach	88.11	45.43	1,030 – 1,240	10607	50062	#323 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Just minutes from the beach, CSU, Long Beach offers several Physical Education courses you might want to take if you love the water, including Surfing, Aqua Aerobics, Swimming, and Beach Volleyball. Appropriately, the school mascot is a shark named Elbee. CSULB is a Hispanic-serving institution and awards up to Doctor's degrees. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
324	Hobart William Smith Colleges	88.07	66.7	1,200 – 1,400	34170	62416	#324 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 67% 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 88% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
325	Bennington College	88	37.21	1,330 – 1,490	34220	24711	#325 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 (71% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $53,064 on average. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 7.3% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
326	Calvin University	88	67.91	1,120 – 1,350	25231	48039	#326 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 68% 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 88 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
327	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	88	100	--	10451	35559	#327 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Pineville, KY Based in Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College accepts 100% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 90% of students at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,559
328	Cleveland Institute of Art	88	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#328 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
329	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	88	88.63	1,070 – 1,300	21011	49748	#329 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
330	Drew University	88	67.34	1,140 – 1,340	28425	47562	#330 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 67% 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 % Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
331	Fashion Institute of Technology	88	67.01	--	16340	50102	#331 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Based in New York, Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 13% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
332	Gustavus Adolphus College	88	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#332 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, 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 % 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
333	Lawrence University	88	66.63	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#333 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 88 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
334	Nossi College of Art and Design	88	46.31	--	24044	28099	#334 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 46% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 57% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $1,376 on average. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
335	Patrick Henry College	88	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#335 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 Strategic Intelligence, Political Science and Government, General, and Journalism. 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
336	Ponce Health Sciences University-East	88	79.82	--	14190	0	#336 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ponce Health Sciences University-East Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Ponce Health Sciences University-East accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $90 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Ponce Health Sciences University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
337	Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music	88	78.35	--	7260	9910	#337 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students attending Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $9,910
338	Saint Anselm College	88	78.05	1,110 – 1,280	35551	63347	#338 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $35,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,347
339	The University of Alabama	88	71.17	1,110 – 1,390	22559	52233	#339 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 71% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $22,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
340	University of California-Riverside	88	86.09	1,090 – 1,310	14562	48593	#340 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA 64% of students attending the University of California, Riverside receive grant aid, with an average of $24,355 each. A part of the Big West Conference, UC Riverside is a NCAA Division I without football school with 308 athletes, who are known as the Highlanders and cheered on by Scotty Highlander. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
341	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	88	89.14	1,110 – 1,340	24999	53671	#341 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 89% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 88% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
342	University of North Carolina Wilmington	88	64.72	1,200 – 1,350	18976	46972	#342 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC Located in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,972
343	University of St Thomas	88	85.48	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#343 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
344	VanderCook College of Music	88	91.67	880 – 1,130	21306	45704	#344 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, VanderCook College of Music accepts 92% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending VanderCook College of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At VanderCook......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,704
345	Clarkson University	87.93	82.5	1,190 – 1,380	32406	76970	#345 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Clarkson University opened as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology in 1896, becoming a university in 1984. Many of the school’s 49 programs are still based in technology including Mechanical Engineering, the most popular major....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
346	University of Puget Sound	87.91	72.41	1,220 – 1,410	43188	46802	#346 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 99% of students attending the University of Puget Sound receive grant aid, averaging $35,179 each. 87% stay on after they finish their first year, and classes are small with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular area of study. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
347	Biola University	87.9	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#347 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 88 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
348	Washington College	87.9	93.79	1,100 – 1,340	29830	48763	#348 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
349	Oregon State University	87.8	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#349 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
350	Willamette University	87.65	77.38	1,240 – 1,450	29421	38932	#350 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 71% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 32 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
351	Covenant College	87.59	74.56	1,180 – 1,380	27926	39570	#351 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 87% – 67% graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
352	Point Loma Nazarene University	87.48	82.78	1,150 – 1,390	39696	54811	#352 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 215 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
353	St. John Fisher University	87.35	66.07	1,110 – 1,320	30540	61198	#353 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St. John Fisher University accepts around 66% of applicants – 20% of which enroll. 100% of students receive grant aid, with an average of $24,530 per student. Many undergraduates declare their major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
354	American University	87.3	65.56	1,330 – 1,460	39676	61328	#354 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 66% 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 87%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
355	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	87.27	95.77	1,060 – 1,220	19675	55620	#355 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Penn State Mont Alto is a regional Commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, granting up to Bachelor's degrees. It got its start as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy, established in 1903 by Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker. Penn State is closing the Mont Alto campus in mid-2027. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
356	Susquehanna University	87.2	79.08	1,090 – 1,310	26444	51535	#356 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% 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 87%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
357	University of Scranton	87.2	80.06	1,160 – 1,330	34234	62921	#357 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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, 87% stay on after their first year and 76% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $34,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
358	Le Moyne College	87.18	67.82	1,170 – 1,330	23702	53493	#358 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 68%. 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 87 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
359	Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah	87	88.89	--	9923	52844	#359 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,844
360	California College of the Arts	87	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#360 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Classified within the Specialized Institutions—Schools of art, music, and design, the California College of the Arts offers up to Master's degrees. The institution opened in 1907 during the Arts and Crafts movement. Vanderbilt University will take over the campus in the summer of 2027. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 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
361	Emerson College	87	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	42799	#361 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
362	Franciscan University of Steubenville	87	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#362 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
363	Laguna College of Art and Design	87	95.67	--	47702	31987	#363 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% 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. 87% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
364	Mercy College of Ohio	87	93.22	840 – 1,040	15311	61877	#364 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH Found in Toledo, Mercy College of Ohio accepts 93% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Mercy College of Ohio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,877
365	Morehouse College	87	43.96	970 – 1,210	36292	38267	#365 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
366	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	87	93.78	740 – 950	11117	20637	#366 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Found in Arecibo, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 8% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo will receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score 740 – 950 Avg. Net Price $11,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
367	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	87	63.28	1,150 – 1,330	19814	48327	#367 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Biology. Located next to Syracuse University, it also has research and education facilities in Adirondack Park, central New York, the Thousand Islands, and Costa Rica. First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
368	Thomas Aquinas College	87	80	1,180 – 1,360	24820	40605	#368 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 87%. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
369	Union University	87	58.57	1,120 – 1,380	28452	45505	#369 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 87 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
370	University of Kansas	87	92.58	1,050 – 1,310	19205	51217	#370 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Kansas Lawrence, KS The University of Kansas is classified as a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive institution. It opened in 1865, just four years after Kansas became a state. A NCAA Division I-FBS school competing in the Big Twelve Conference, UK has 539 student-athletes, known as the Jayhawks, in a variety of sports, such as Football,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
371	University of Kentucky	87	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	21958	47266	#371 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 55% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
372	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	87	56.52	1,110 – 1,360	18035	32706	#372 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Based in Mayaguez, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 57% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 26% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,706
373	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	86.8	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#373 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
374	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	86.71	92.96	1,160 – 1,360	31205	66438	#374 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts 93% 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 87 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
375	Truman State University	86.7	85.15	1,280 – 1,400	13602	43966	#375 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $13,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
376	University of Mississippi	86.67	97.38	1,050 – 1,300	15045	45336	#376 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
377	University of North Florida	86.55	68.15	1,010 – 1,240	11135	46546	#377 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida accepts 68% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending the University of North Florida will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
378	Houghton University	86.45	89	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#378 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 86 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
379	University of Utah	86.45	90.15	1,110 – 1,340	16583	55239	#379 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 29,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
380	DePaul University	86.42	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	54695	#380 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 88% 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 87.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
381	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	86.42	88.04	1,180 – 1,370	24696	48310	#381 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
382	University of Houston	86.41	75.77	1,130 – 1,320	14309	52768	#382 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the University of Houston’s acceptance rate is 76%. They require $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 56% of students attending the University of Houston currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,309 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
383	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	86.4	73.97	1,240 – 1,420	18770	55137	#383 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $18,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
384	Sacred Heart University	86.37	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	63925	#384 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
385	George Mason University	86.26	86.47	1,170 – 1,380	18823	60536	#385 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 45% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
386	Berklee College of Music	86.2	55.09	--	49797	26462	#386 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 55% 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 86 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,797 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
387	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	86.2	79.97	1,120 – 1,290	14712	49626	#387 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 37% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,626
388	Loyola University Maryland	86.14	69.86	1,260 – 1,400	32846	64453	#388 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 70% 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 86 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
389	Augustana University	86.12	72.89	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#389 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy/Therapist 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 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
390	SUNY College at Geneseo	86.1	33.33	1,200 – 1,350	19115	51097	#390 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 33%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
391	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	86.1	88.07	1,080 – 1,320	18322	47692	#391 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Lincoln is the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The school got its start in 1869, just two years after Nebraska joined the United States. Alumni include Johnny Carson, Warren Buffett, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic athletes....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
392	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	86	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	112685	#392 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
393	Angeles College	86	0	--	27081	59213	#393 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Angeles College Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
394	Bennett College	86	50.66	820 – 1,060	26990	23153	#394 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
395	Boricua College	86	66.01	--	15245	30398	#395 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,245 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,398
396	Chamberlain University-Louisiana	86	100	--	28817	59213	#396 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-Louisiana Jefferson, LA Found in Jefferson, Chamberlain University-Louisiana accepts 100% of applicants and requires $95 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 29% of students attending Chamberlain University-Louisiana will receive grant aid from the school. At Chamberlain University-Louisiana, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
397	College Unbound	86	0	--	20645	55193	#397 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years College Unbound Providence, RI First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
398	College of the Ozarks	86	10.97	1,040 – 1,220	11637	36507	#398 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 86% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 80% decided to attend. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
399	Freed-Hardeman University	86	59.68	1,010 – 1,230	20178	40086	#399 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 64% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 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
400	Harding University	86	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#400 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 44% 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 % 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
401	Hebrew Theological College	86	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	32793	#401 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Also known as “Skokie Yeshiva,” the Hebrew Theological College opened in 1921. A very small school, students can also enjoy small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 86% return to the school after completing their first year, and many study Jewish/Judaic Studies. 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
402	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	86	61.88	--	28110	59213	#402 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT Previously known as the Ameritech College of Healthcare, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences fairly selective. 56% of accepted students go on to attend. The only undergraduate major Joyce offers is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. It also has a 100% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
403	Kentucky Christian University	86	60.91	970 – 1,180	21099	39921	#403 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
404	New Saint Andrews College	86	90.54	1,150 – 1,370	16692	52440	#404 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 91% 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 86% first year retention rate and 39% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
405	Savannah College of Art and Design	86	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	34110	#405 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
406	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	86	74.48	1,000 – 1,200	18252	45398	#406 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
407	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	86	86.4	1,050 – 1,370	10777	62979	#407 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA The University of Washington, Bothell accepts 86% of applicants – 23% enroll and 86% stay on after finishing their first year. Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular undergraduate programs. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
408	Walnut Hill College	86	42.72	--	26675	33867	#408 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Walnut Hill College accepts 43% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 76% of students at Walnut Hill College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,867
409	Westminster University	85.94	65.13	1,120 – 1,290	26844	52994	#409 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 13.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
410	University of Arkansas	85.93	73.88	1,070 – 1,290	18408	49686	#410 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
411	Milwaukee School of Engineering	85.89	67.11	1,190 – 1,380	25669	75114	#411 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
412	Brandeis University	85.85	45.41	1,350 – 1,500	43550	52967	#412 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 86 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
413	John Brown University	85.83	68.02	1,050 – 1,340	21537	46114	#413 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 fairly selective school, 28% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
414	School of Visual Arts	85.83	94.67	1,080 – 1,380	61337	31855	#414 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years School of Visual Arts New York, NY The School of Visual Arts is a Private institution, but it’s currently in the process of transitioning to a nonprofit organization. SVA NYC awards up to Master's degrees, with 10 majors to choose from. Illustration is a popular option. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $61,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
415	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	85.79	77.78	1,110 – 1,310	15045	48812	#415 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 78% of applicants. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,812
416	Ithaca College	85.7	70.15	1,250 – 1,410	35253	46305	#416 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 70%. 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 86 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
417	Ringling College of Art and Design	85.7	67.94	--	62012	39650	#417 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 68%. 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 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
418	Kalamazoo College	85.67	83.34	1,110 – 1,390	26956	46137	#418 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 86 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
419	Oklahoma City University	85.67	71.03	1,050 – 1,270	24051	42312	#419 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 71% 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 $42,297. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
420	University of Oregon	85.67	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#420 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
421	University of Portland	85.65	91.78	1,200 – 1,380	30985	67913	#421 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,100 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. 80% of undergraduates graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
422	Saint Mary's College	85.6	91.09	1,070 – 1,320	27865	53470	#422 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s non selective and has a 25% yield. 85% 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 86 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
423	John Carroll University	85.57	77.32	1,210 – 1,360	30030	53187	#423 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 85%. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
424	Saint Louis University	85.55	74.99	1,140 – 1,370	27749	60716	#424 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 85% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Computer and Information Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
425	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	85.5	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	42976	65391	#425 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 86 % Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
426	Belmont University	85.44	93.67	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#426 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 94% 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 85 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
427	California State University-Stanislaus	85.42	95.58	840 – 1,060	7433	47793	#427 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Also known as Stan State, California State University, Stanislaus is a Hispanic-serving institution. Almost all first-year students are from California, and 85% of students stay on after their first year. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
428	Nazareth University	85.42	74.09	1,210 – 1,340	30785	47717	#428 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 74% 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 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
429	Duquesne University	85.41	86.39	1,150 – 1,360	37917	62627	#429 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
430	Saint Mary's College of California	85.4	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#430 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% 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 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
431	Seattle University	85.4	73.13	1,220 – 1,380	36948	64656	#431 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 73% 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 85 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
432	Texas Tech University	85.36	69.06	1,110 – 1,280	16919	52588	#432 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
433	Virginia Commonwealth University	85.27	90.61	1,040 – 1,300	26836	47161	#433 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at Virginia Commonwealth University currently receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,161
434	University of the Pacific	85.21	69.05	1,200 – 1,480	31670	62672	#434 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 69% 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 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
435	University of Rhode Island	85.2	74.56	1,080 – 1,320	24118	57446	#435 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 75% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
436	Hofstra University	85.18	72.67	1,310 – 1,430	35792	52131	#436 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
437	The University of Tampa	85.18	43.63	1,180 – 1,320	35679	48397	#437 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 44%. 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 61% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
438	University of California-Merced	85.14	97.04	980 – 1,160	13690	48475	#438 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of California-Merced Merced, CA UC Merced, opened in 2005, is one of the newest schools to join the University of California system. 84% of students receive institutional grant aid, $12,518 on average per student. Not far from Yosemite National Park, Lake Yosemite borders the campus’s north side. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
439	Florida Atlantic University	85.12	54.97	1,060 – 1,240	10225	45647	#439 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 85% of students decide to stay at......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,647
440	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	85	92.61	1,060 – 1,260	17779	52843	#440 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 85% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
441	Bard College	85	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#441 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
442	Beacon College	85	16.77	--	46997	19919	#442 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Beacon College Leesburg, FL Beacon College is a Baccalaureate Colleges—Liberal Arts school focused on admitting and supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. It has a very low acceptance rate, at just 17%. 42% of attending students receive institution grants (an average of $38,284 each). First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
443	Berry College	85	73.15	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#443 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 73% 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 85% first year retention rate and around 65%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
444	Dordt University	85	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#444 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
445	High Point University	85	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#445 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 65% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 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
446	John Paul the Great Catholic University	85	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#446 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
447	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	85	92.02	1,040 – 1,200	13546	80424	#447 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
448	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	85	99.24	--	28826	23638	#448 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
449	Ramapo College of New Jersey	85	70.26	1,120 – 1,300	17566	53872	#449 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 52% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
450	Simmons University	85	70.08	1,230 – 1,410	28691	61420	#450 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $28,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,420
451	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	85	58.71	1,040 – 1,220	16031	63721	#451 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Based in Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 59% 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 58.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
452	Springfield College	85	74.21	1,180 – 1,340	30039	43692	#452 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,692
453	The Master's University and Seminary	85	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#453 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
454	University at Buffalo	85	80.59	1,230 – 1,390	20529	53742	#454 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
455	University of New Hampshire at Manchester	85	80.87	980 – 1,240	9760	53671	#455 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH The University of New Hampshire at Manchester has programs that focus on urban issues. Two popular majors include Business/Commerce, and General. According to the UNH Manchester website, it has a 94% placement rate for graduates....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
456	Walla Walla University	85	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	25505	52840	#456 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 31% 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 % Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
457	Western Technical College	85	100	--	5294	58542	#457 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 33% of students at Western Technical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
458	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	85	100	--	13614	63721	#458 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 30% of students will graduate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
459	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley	84.96	95.24	1,110 – 1,340	19066	55620	#459 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA Based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 95% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
460	Butler University	84.94	82.09	1,180 – 1,360	38438	61627	#460 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Butler University Indianapolis, IN 469 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $38,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
461	Bryant University	84.9	64.84	1,180 – 1,330	42139	66488	#461 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
462	Loyola University Chicago	84.9	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	58411	#462 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 75% 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 84% and around 66% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
463	University of Northern Iowa	84.72	93.13	1,010 – 1,220	16437	47222	#463 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 51% of undergraduates will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
464	Ohio University-Main Campus	84.7	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	48991	#464 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
465	University at Albany	84.7	70.44	1,160 – 1,330	17949	51380	#465 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 70% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and 53% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
466	The College of Wooster	84.68	64.38	1,260 – 1,440	28004	43895	#466 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 64% 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 85 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
467	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	84.62	69.39	1,210 – 1,370	21430	49218	#467 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 69% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
468	Meredith College	84.56	75.06	1,120 – 1,370	24323	45293	#468 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 42 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
469	George Fox University	84.37	92.82	1,010 – 1,360	32171	53568	#469 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 84% 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 84 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
470	The Catholic University of America	84.37	73.28	1,110 – 1,360	32705	63217	#470 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years The Catholic University of America Washington, DC The Catholic University of America is a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive school, founded in 1887. The 193-acre campus is lined by trees, featuring Romanesque and modern buildings. 673 student-athletes (known as the Cardinals) participate in Basketball, Football, and Lacrosse, among others. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
471	Ohio Northern University	84.33	73.84	1,090 – 1,320	25941	62686	#471 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Other are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
472	Southern Adventist University	84.32	71.63	1,010 – 1,280	25753	44818	#472 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Southern Adventist University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 84%. Many undergraduates study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
473	State University of New York at Cortland	84.29	62.4	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#473 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 62% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
474	Transylvania University	84.29	66.05	1,090 – 1,320	25442	40447	#474 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 84 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
475	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver	84.21	94.18	1,110 – 1,280	18581	55620	#475 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA Found in Monaca, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver’s acceptance rate is 94% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
476	St Catherine University	84.16	90.47	1,020 – 1,280	20918	52795	#476 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 90%. 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 84 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
477	California State University-Fullerton	84.15	88.11	840 – 1,080	7064	48558	#477 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Cal State, Fullerton’s mascot is Tilly the Titan, an elephant, in honor of "The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race in Human History," which was hosted on campus in 1962. 73% of students earn their bachelor’s within eight years, with many studying Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $7,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
478	Ohio Wesleyan University	84.1	64.41	1,180 – 1,390	23006	42495	#478 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 64% 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 84 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $23,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
479	Azusa Pacific University	84	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#479 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
480	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	84	78.95	--	12732	63721	#480 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
481	Colorado Christian University	84	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#481 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
482	Concordia College at Moorhead	84	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#482 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
483	Endicott College	84	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57286	#483 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
484	Lebanon Valley College	84	80.8	1,190 – 1,330	27995	54021	#484 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $34,994, and 84% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
485	Moody Bible Institute	84	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#485 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
486	Northwestern Michigan College	84	69.95	--	7427	34918	#486 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,918
487	Rust College	84	48.67	860 – 1,030	12037	25641	#487 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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
488	Rutgers University-Newark	84	71.36	1,040 – 1,280	18276	61263	#488 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Newark is one of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University, one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States. Two student newspapers are published on campus – “The Observer” and “The Newark Targum” – as well the "Scarlet Magazine." Newark awards up to Doctor's degrees, with Business Administration......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
489	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	84	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#489 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
490	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	84	79.87	1,170 – 1,370	20267	62863	#490 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
491	Stanbridge University	84	10	--	42130	59213	#491 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
492	Stonehill College	84	66.28	1,050 – 1,250	33385	63285	#492 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
493	Union Adventist University	84	100	980 – 1,170	24844	43853	#493 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
494	United States Merchant Marine Academy	84	34.24	1,110 – 1,320	4101	96770	#494 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,370 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
495	University of Alabama in Huntsville	84	62.92	1,150 – 1,400	19396	55610	#495 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
496	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	84	88.11	940 – 1,230	14176	63322	#496 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
497	University of Detroit Mercy	84	75.07	1,040 – 1,280	16790	64534	#497 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 84%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
498	University of Louisville	84	79.21	1,020 – 1,250	19785	46571	#498 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 84% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
499	University of Mary	84	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	50191	#499 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years 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 % 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
500	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	84	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	16530	61467	#500 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Four or more years University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $16,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467