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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)

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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	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	100	0	--	7108	40569	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
2	Stanford University	98.2	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
3	Claremont McKenna College	98.13	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
4	Pomona College	97.5	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
5	California Institute of Technology	97.4	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
6	University of California-Los Angeles	97.29	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
7	University of California-Berkeley	96.8	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
8	Harvey Mudd College	96	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
9	University of Southern California	96	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
10	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	95.1	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
11	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	95	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
12	University of California-Irvine	94.2	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. 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 94 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
13	Scripps College	94	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	45505	68027	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $45,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
14	Southern California Institute of Architecture	94	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 25% 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 94 % Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
15	University of California-San Diego	94	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 94 % Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
16	Pitzer College	93.8	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
17	Santa Clara University	93.76	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
18	University of California-Santa Barbara	93.26	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
19	Gonzaga University	93	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $40,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
20	University of California-Davis	93	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
21	Soka University of America	92	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 92 % Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
22	Chapman University	91.81	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
23	MiraCosta College	91	0	--	7972	37965	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,965
24	Thomas Aquinas College	91	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	40605	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
25	University of San Diego	91	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
26	Occidental College	89.8	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
27	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	89	41.5	--	41128	40974	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising currently......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974
28	Loyola Marymount University	88.85	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
29	Whitman College	88.7	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 9 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 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
30	University of the Pacific	88.46	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
31	Pepperdine University	88	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
32	University of California-Santa Cruz	88	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
33	University of Portland	88	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	34951	67913	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 81% of undergraduates graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
34	Oregon State University	87.8	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
35	University of California-Riverside	87.6	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
36	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	87.4	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
37	California College of the Arts	87	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $49,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
38	Reed College	87	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	36993	38607	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 87% first year retention rate. Many major in Experimental Psychology. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $36,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
39	Willamette University	87	77.09	1,260 – 1,420	27716	38932	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 72% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 37 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $27,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
40	California State University-Long Beach	86.84	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
41	San Jose State University	86.79	84.61	--	13833	62448	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
42	University of Oregon	86.4	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
43	Dominican University of California	86.13	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 86 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
44	Lewis & Clark College	86.1	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	38247	43608	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
45	Art Center College of Design	86	76.18	--	53306	53562	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
46	The Master's University and Seminary	86	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 86 % Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
47	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	86	90.6	1,080 – 1,370	10013	62979	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
48	California Institute of the Arts	85.8	25.95	--	57288	28018	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
49	Point Loma Nazarene University	85.5	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
50	Saint Mary's College of California	85.4	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
51	Westmont College	85.3	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
52	Glendale Career College	85	57.52	--	41849	59213	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
53	Walla Walla University	84.5	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% 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 $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
54	University of Redlands	84.4	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
55	Seattle University	84.22	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
56	University of Puget Sound	84.02	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 99% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $42,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
57	Heritage University	84	75.96	--	11934	47001	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Heritage University Toppenish, WA Located in Toppenish, Heritage University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and around 29% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
58	Laguna College of Art and Design	84	95.71	--	44285	31987	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. 84% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
59	Northwest University	83.89	80.97	1,020 – 1,320	25917	50495	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 83% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
60	Biola University	83.7	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
61	University of San Francisco	83.7	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 77 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $44,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
62	Sonoma State University	83.1	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
63	American University of Health Sciences	83	100	--	0	59213	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 100% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
64	Fresno Pacific University	83	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
65	George Fox University	83	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
66	San Francisco State University	83	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
67	Azusa Pacific University	82.8	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 83 % Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
68	California State University-Fresno	82.5	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
69	California State University-Stanislaus	82.5	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
70	California State University-Fullerton	82.4	90.52	--	6283	48558	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
71	La Sierra University	82	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
72	Pacific Lutheran University	82	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
73	Simpson University	82	99.03	970 – 1,180	28453	51256	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
74	University of California-Merced	82	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
75	California State University-Chico	81.4	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
76	California State University-Sacramento	81.1	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
77	California State University-Monterey Bay	80	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
78	Pacific Union College	80	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% 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 80 % Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
79	University of Nevada-Reno	80	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
80	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	80	82.52	970 – 1,220	11290	62979	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
81	Linfield University	79.7	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	31462	70643	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
82	California State University-San Bernardino	79.55	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
83	Western Washington University	79.4	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
84	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	79.2	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
85	California Lutheran University	79	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
86	Pacific University	79	89.56	940 – 1,290	34809	46936	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $34,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
87	Southern California Institute of Technology	79	87.5	--	27934	60630	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA Found in Anaheim, Southern California Institute of Technology accepts 88% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at Southern California Institute of Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
88	California State University-Bakersfield	78.8	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
89	California State University-San Marcos	78.4	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
90	Whitworth University	77.8	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 77% of students return after completing their first year, and 75% will graduate within 6 years. First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
91	Life Pacific University	77	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
92	University of La Verne	77	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
93	University of Hawaii at Manoa	76.7	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
94	University of Alaska Southeast	76.5	63.29	900 – 1,140	8488	38811	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK The smallest in the trio of University of Alaska schools, Southeast is located in the state capital and is further divided into three campuses: Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Its mascot is Spike the Humpback Whale. UAS offers up to Post-master's certificate, but most are currently undergraduates. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,811
95	DigiPen Institute of Technology	76.19	67.2	1,190 – 1,410	40015	58771	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
96	Bushnell University	76	67.28	970 – 1,040	22534	43484	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,178 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
97	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	76	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
98	California State University-Channel Islands	76	93.06	870 – 1,080	10931	46785	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 63% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
99	John Paul the Great Catholic University	76	79.29	1,050 – 1,150	31811	34360	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 79% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% 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 76 % Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $31,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
100	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	76	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $110 for undergraduate applications and $110 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 76 % Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $44,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
101	Western Oregon University	76	98.71	1,010 – 1,230	15249	42537	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 99%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 88% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,982 each. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
102	California State University-East Bay	75.3	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
103	Academy of Art University	75	100	--	36591	30452	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
104	Portland State University	74.7	90.91	1,050 – 1,310	12509	46937	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 91% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 55% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $12,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
105	California Baptist University	74.5	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
106	Otis College of Art and Design	74.47	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
107	University of Alaska Fairbanks	74.1	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
108	Northwest College of Art & Design	74	76.32	--	20185	51847	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Located in Tacoma, Northwest College of Art & Design accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 20% of students at Northwest College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
109	Vanguard University of Southern California	74	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
110	Westcliff University	74	45.09	--	26051	63721	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
111	California State University-Northridge	73.2	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
112	California College of ASU	73	51.31	--	35614	33350	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California College of ASU Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, California College of ASU accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students at California College of ASU currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,350
113	Modesto Junior College	73	16.54	--	13093	59213	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Based in Modesto, Modesto Junior College accepts 17% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Modesto Junior College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
114	The Evergreen State College	73	96.38	1,080 – 1,290	18480	34774	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 31% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
115	University of Hawaii at Hilo	72.75	60.07	880 – 1,130	12936	37204	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 72% and 27% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 10.1% Acceptance Rate 60.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
116	Seattle Pacific University	72.37	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
117	California State University Maritime Academy	72.2	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
118	Nevada State University	71.7	86.11	830 – 1,070	16255	47092	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Nevada State University Henderson, NV A vast majority of the student body at Nevada State University are women. Opening as Nevada State College in 2002, it was the first state school. NSU became a university recently, in 2023. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,092
119	Eastern Oregon University	71.48	98.31	930 – 1,150	17219	43034	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $17,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
120	Woodbury University	71.3	72.87	940 – 1,240	31257	47665	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Woodbury University Burbank, CA Found in Burbank, Woodbury University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $85 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Woodbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Woodbury University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 32% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
121	Mount Saint Mary's University	71.14	73.13	910 – 1,120	27434	61335	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown 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 71 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
122	University of Alaska Anchorage	71	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
123	Central Washington University	70	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
124	California State University-Dominguez Hills	69.5	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
125	Concordia University-Irvine	69.5	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
126	Pacific Northwest College of Art	69.5	74.85	--	42195	24101	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
127	Southern Oregon University	69.2	90.07	1,040 – 1,210	17433	39326	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 90%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
128	Oregon Institute of Technology	69	95.02	990 – 1,280	17274	68301	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
129	University of Hawaii-West Oahu	69	95.6	880 – 1,100	11881	44352	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Located in Kapolei, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $11,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,352
130	Eastern Washington University	67.17	94.37	990 – 1,120	13786	46469	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $13,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
131	Walla Walla Community College	67	76.05	--	10645	37119	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Found in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 37% of students attending Walla Walla Community College will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
132	Whittier College	66.21	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 26.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
133	Great Basin College	65	85.31	--	7472	35615	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Great Basin College Elko, NV Based in Elko, Great Basin College accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $10 for undergraduate applications. About 8% of students at Great Basin College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. On average, these students are given $1,945 each. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,615
134	Saint Martin's University	65	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
135	Big Bend Community College	64	17.36	--	12650	58542	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Based in Moses Lake, Big Bend Community College accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 32% of students attending Big Bend Community College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
136	Edmonds College	64	91.77	--	14049	51736	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Found in Lynnwood, Edmonds College accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 21% of students at Edmonds College will receive institutional grant aid. At Edmonds College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,736
137	Hope International University	63	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
138	Truckee Meadows Community College	62.5	100	--	10768	38186	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Found in Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,186
139	Warner Pacific University	62.2	58.55	850 – 1,040	18402	45660	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 62% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
140	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	62	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
141	Newschool of Architecture and Design	62	100	--	50190	57073	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students attending Newschool of Architecture and Design will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 62% and 26% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,073
142	Chemeketa Community College	61	57.99	--	8455	35771	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Based in Salem, Chemeketa Community College accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 6% of students at Chemeketa Community College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,771
143	West Los Angeles College	61	0	--	9426	59213	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
144	William Jessup University	61	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
145	Pacific Rim Christian University	60	70	--	22668	63721	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
146	Columbia Basin College	58	90.25	--	10348	38255	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Based in Pasco, Columbia Basin College’s acceptance rate is 90% and charges $28 for undergraduate applications. About 29% of students attending Columbia Basin College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
147	Grays Harbor College	57	75.96	--	6475	33119	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Located in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor College accepts 76% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students attending Grays Harbor College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
148	Highline College	57	75.96	--	13467	42323	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Highline College Des Moines, WA Based in Des Moines, Highline College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Highline College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
149	Hawaii Pacific University	56	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn their degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $32,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
150	Tacoma Community College	56	76.05	--	10648	38790	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, Tacoma Community College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 13% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Tacoma Community College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
151	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	52.63	93.28	--	24892	50495	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Based in Kirkland, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 13% of students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
152	Alaska Pacific University	50	85.97	870 – 1,160	23667	47803	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of students attending Alaska Pacific University will receive grant aid from the school. At Alaska Pacific University, there is a 50% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,803
153	Golden Gate University	50	57.52	--	0	81704	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Golden Gate University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students at Golden Gate University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
154	University of Silicon Valley	50	51.31	980 – 1,210	30602	39802	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
155	Bethesda University	47	79.48	--	13965	37397	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 47 % Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
156	Multnomah University	47	49.84	1,050 – 1,220	23072	35556	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Multnomah University Portland, OR Found in Portland, Multnomah University accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Multnomah University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $15,012 on average. The first year retention rate is 47%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 47 % Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,556
157	Everett Community College	46	91.77	--	13184	39316	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Everett Community College Everett, WA Found in Everett, Everett Community College’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Everett Community College, there is a 46% first year retention rate and around 0%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
158	Chaminade University of Honolulu	40.12	51.87	970 – 1,140	27695	48660	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Business Administration and Management, General is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. First Year Retention Rate 40 % 45.8% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
159	ATI College-Whittier	0	0	--	25796	59213	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) ATI College-Whittier Whitter, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
160	American College of Healthcare Sciences	0	58.22	--	24016	26458	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
161	American Medical Sciences Center	0	0	--	23118	59213	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
162	Angeles College	0	0	--	24659	59213	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Angeles College Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
163	Antelope Valley Community College District	0	0	--	8294	54803	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,803
164	Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	0	100	--	26573	59213	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,573 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
165	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	0	100	--	38102	32840	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
166	Bakersfield College	0	79.48	--	5892	59423	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
167	Bellevue College	0	17.36	--	11926	47460	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellevue College Bellevue, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
168	Bellingham Technical College	0	17.36	--	7517	43235	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
169	CBD College	0	95.45	--	19098	34724	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) CBD College Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,724
170	California Career College	0	0	--	0	47215	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Career College Canoga Park, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
171	California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City	0	0	--	18936	63721	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City National City, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
172	California Miramar University	0	65.52	--	9298	58542	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Miramar University San Diego, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
173	California State University-Los Angeles	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
174	Career Networks Institute	0	0	--	26098	52232	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,232
175	Carrington College-Sacramento	0	88.7	--	36520	37870	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,870
176	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	0	40	--	26780	50197	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 40.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,197
177	Cascadia College	0	95.45	--	13863	44620	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cascadia College Bothell, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
178	Centralia College	0	90.25	--	12280	35989	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Centralia College Centralia, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
179	Chamberlain University-California	0	60	--	0	59213	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chamberlain University-California Rancho Cordova, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
180	Chamberlain University-Nevada	0	75	--	38578	59213	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chamberlain University-Nevada Las Vegas, NV First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
181	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	0	90.45	820 – 970	27789	60939	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
182	Charter College	0	100	--	24795	35427	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charter College Anchorage, AK First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,795 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,427
183	City University of Seattle	0	90.25	--	0	56195	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) City University of Seattle Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
184	Clark College	0	90.25	--	11547	37411	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clark College Vancouver, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,547 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
185	Clover Park Technical College	0	90.25	--	6216	36840	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
186	College of Southern Nevada	0	0	--	7293	31822	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,822
187	Corban University	0	89.74	1,010 – 1,240	26028	41735	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 47 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the most popular. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
188	Cornish College of the Arts	0	70.46	--	40164	27580	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
189	Cypress College	0	0	--	7730	51562	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cypress College Cypress, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,562
190	Faith International University	0	89.36	--	18361	52989	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Faith International University Tacoma, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
191	Feather River Community College District	0	41.5	--	10949	54552	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,552
192	Foothill College	0	100	--	9665	59213	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
193	Fremont University	0	100	--	32304	30681	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fremont University Cerritos, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,681
194	Gnomon	0	38.33	--	44606	90652	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gnomon Hollywood, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,652
195	Green River College	0	75.96	--	13621	43127	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Green River College Auburn, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
196	Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	0	0	--	29367	64364	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,364
197	Homestead Schools	0	71.83	--	14190	43413	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Homestead Schools Torrance, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,413
198	Ilisagvik College	0	82.5	--	10365	58542	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
199	Interior Designers Institute	0	98.83	--	0	51847	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Interior Designers Institute Newport Beach, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
200	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	0	75.96	--	8545	44895	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895
201	Laurus College	0	0	--	15725	33247	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
202	Learnet Academy Inc	0	64.11	--	0	0	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Learnet Academy Inc Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
203	Lincoln University	0	69.49	--	30324	44602	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lincoln University Oakland, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
204	Lionel University	0	0	--	28512	63721	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lionel University Carpinteria, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
205	Loma Linda University	0	93.3	--	0	88185	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
206	Los Angeles College of Music	0	81.37	--	43023	20538	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
207	Los Angeles Film School	0	95.1	--	32944	24375	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
208	Lower Columbia College	0	0	--	10613	36296	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lower Columbia College Longview, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
209	Menlo College	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
210	Minerva University	0	3.56	--	16556	63721	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
211	Mt Hood Community College	0	0	--	6667	36246	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,246
212	Musicians Institute	0	71.29	980 – 1,300	39056	24962	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $39,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
213	National University	0	54.55	750 – 1,170	28115	64331	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 46% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $28,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
214	New York Film Academy	0	52.4	--	50504	25150	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
215	North Seattle College	0	75.96	--	10864	46383	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North Seattle College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
216	North-West College-San Diego	0	0	--	43330	38921	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
217	Northeastern University Oakland	0	16.54	1,390 – 1,520	0	78413	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
218	Northwest Indian College	0	0	--	9875	29768	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
219	Olympic College	0	88.21	--	11105	34510	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Olympic College Bremerton, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
220	Oregon Health & Science University	0	66.36	--	0	99818	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,818
221	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus	0	68.44	1,100 – 1,330	18949	50843	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
222	PCI College	0	39.44	--	24249	59213	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) PCI College Cerritos, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 39.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
223	Pacific College	0	50	--	21941	62792	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
224	Pacific Oaks College	0	10	--	0	47962	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
225	Peninsula College	0	80.53	--	6525	58542	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
226	Pierce College District	0	97.2	--	10851	39406	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pierce College District Lakewood, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
227	Platt College-Anaheim	0	0	--	25733	38619	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
228	Platt College-Los Angeles	0	92.86	--	29947	38619	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
229	Platt College-Ontario	0	99.3	--	25958	38619	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
230	Platt College-Riverside	0	67.06	--	25471	38619	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
231	Providence Christian College	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
232	Reach University	0	99.15	--	14108	52373	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reach University Oakland, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
233	Renton Technical College	0	76.28	--	7621	45679	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Renton Technical College Renton, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
234	Rio Hondo College	0	80.92	--	13920	54803	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,803
235	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	0	64.21	--	23282	30871	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
236	Samuel Merritt University	0	80.92	1,020 – 1,200	0	56709	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,709
237	San Diego Mesa College	0	80.92	--	3175	35773	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
238	San Diego State University	0	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
239	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	0	50.55	--	28857	36007	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 50.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,007
240	Santa Ana College	0	0	--	6914	59213	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
241	Santa Monica College	0	43.84	--	5636	51847	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
242	Seattle Central College	0	64.99	--	8093	39072	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Central College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
243	Shasta College	0	100	--	7751	59213	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shasta College Redding, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,751 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
244	Skagit Valley College	0	76.05	--	8365	36892	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
245	Skyline College	0	99.03	--	4652	59213	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skyline College San Bruno, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
246	Smith Chason College	0	68.44	--	33522	48956	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,956
247	Solano Community College	0	88.49	--	6317	59423	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Solano Community College Fairfield, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
248	South Seattle College	0	64.99	--	8596	43070	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Seattle College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
249	Spokane Community College	0	76.05	--	6773	59213	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Community College Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
250	Spokane Falls Community College	0	76.05	--	8679	34393	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
251	Stanbridge University	0	11.37	--	23800	53729	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, 96% enroll. The school boasts 96% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 11.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
252	Sumner College	0	86.67	--	26716	59213	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sumner College Portland, OR First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
253	Touro University Worldwide	0	33.85	--	18428	48057	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
254	United States University	0	81.78	--	20197	34909	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) United States University San Diego, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
255	Unitek College	0	0	--	23984	59213	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Unitek College Fremont, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,984 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
256	University of Hawaii Maui College	0	84.49	--	9479	28263	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,263
257	University of Massachusetts Global	0	92.86	--	31715	55438	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,715 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
258	University of the People	0	0	--	1639	63721	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the People Pasadena, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
259	Washington State University	0	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
260	Wenatchee Valley College	0	42.53	--	11977	37011	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
261	West Coast University-Los Angeles	0	93.16	--	51992	59213	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
262	West Coast University-Ontario	0	88.1	--	47027	59213	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
263	West Coast University-Orange County	0	95.35	--	36263	96114	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
264	Western Nevada College	0	85.31	--	15793	36917	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Nevada College Carson City, NV First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,793 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,917
265	Whatcom Community College	0	91.31	--	11629	38429	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
266	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	0	100	--	0	49510	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
267	World Mission University	0	77.78	--	16598	63721	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) World Mission University Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
268	Yakima Valley College	0	86.77	--	12326	35969	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
269	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	0	61.68	--	13122	53468	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468