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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)

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

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander	100	0	--	16382	53468	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
2	Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary	100	0	--	5026	25819	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary Ossining, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,026 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,819
3	Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim	100	0	--	12542	53468	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 100 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
4	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	99	0	--	9136	52251	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,251
5	University of Pennsylvania	99	5.4	1,510 – 1,580	23570	90555	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 99% first year retention rate, and 88% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
6	Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary	98	94.8	--	4542	51407	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Spring Valley, NY Based in Spring Valley, Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 24% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $1,673 on average. The first year retention rate is 98%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,407
7	Carnegie Mellon University	98	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	35552	105360	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
8	Columbia University in the City of New York	98	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
9	Cornell University	98	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
10	Johns Hopkins University	98	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	26017	86306	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
11	Princeton University	98	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	15313	87815	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
12	The Juilliard School	98	9.15	--	45099	22129	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 63% yield. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
13	Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas	98	70.06	--	23012	27601	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 28% of students attending Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas will receive institutional grant aid. 98% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,601
14	Barnard College	97	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
15	Georgetown University	97	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
16	Rabbi Jacob Joseph School	97	91.67	--	12093	57801	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbi Jacob Joseph School Edison, NJ Based in Edison, Rabbi Jacob Joseph School accepts 92% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, there is a 97% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn a degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
17	Yeshivas Emek Hatorah	97	100	--	17780	53468	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivas Emek Hatorah Howell, NJ Located in Howell, Yeshivas Emek Hatorah accepts 100% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 97% and its four year graduation rate is 30%. Most students attending the college opt......Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
18	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	96	48.61	1,440 – 1,580	58152	58656	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 96 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 48.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,656
19	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	96	89.29	--	12871	63721	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 29.7% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
20	New York University	96	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Management Science is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
21	University of Maryland-College Park	96	44.79	1,410 – 1,540	16581	67785	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
22	Yeshivath Viznitz	96	93.73	--	8318	51021	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivath Viznitz Monsey, NY Found in Monsey, Yeshivath Viznitz’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Yeshivath Viznitz, there is a 96% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,021
23	Hamilton College	95	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
24	Vassar College	95	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29981	49177	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
25	Villanova University	95	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37201	84905	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
26	Bucknell University	94	28.93	1,330 – 1,470	39003	78852	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
27	Haverford College	94	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	26535	53353	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
28	Lehigh University	94	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
29	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	94	0	--	6223	51683	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 94 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,683
30	Stevens Institute of Technology	94	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	46165	90326	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 65% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
31	Swarthmore College	94	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	22469	56211	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
32	Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel	94	0	--	5392	51415	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel Monroe, NY First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,415
33	Colgate University	93	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
34	Manhattan School of Music	93	40.78	--	51767	18815	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
35	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	93	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27889	55620	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 93% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
36	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	93	93.62	--	7614	53468	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students attending Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin currently receive institutional grant aid. 93% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
37	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	93	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	61263	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
38	Webb Institute	93	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21966	86249	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,249
39	Bryn Mawr College	92	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	33221	53102	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
40	Dickinson College	92	42.09	1,330 – 1,460	38483	57110	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
41	George Washington University	92	47.09	1,370 – 1,500	46485	71607	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
42	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	92	20.71	1,300 – 1,510	26283	39707	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
43	University of Delaware	92	70.6	1,210 – 1,380	19139	58846	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 40,000 applications. It also has a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 92% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $19,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
44	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	92	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	25223	54240	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $25,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
45	Yeshiva Toras Chaim	92	44.25	--	8592	53468	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Toras Chaim Lakewood, NJ Found in Lakewood, Yeshiva Toras Chaim accepts 44% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending Yeshiva Toras Chaim will receive grant aid from the school. At Yeshiva Toras Chaim, there is a 92% first year retention rate and around 0% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
46	Yeshiva University	92	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
47	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	91	57.65	--	8027	53468	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJ Found in Lakewood, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
48	Fashion Institute of Technology	91	60.24	--	16340	50102	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Based in New York, Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 13% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
49	Gettysburg College	91	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
50	Howard University	91	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	47379	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 91% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 82 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
51	Rabbinical College of Long Island	91	100	--	13531	53468	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College of Long Island Long Beach, NY Based in Long Beach, Rabbinical College of Long Island accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 76% of students at Rabbinical College of Long Island currently receive grant aid from the school. 91% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
52	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	91	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
53	St Lawrence University	91	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
54	The College of New Jersey	91	62.29	1,150 – 1,350	25580	62649	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 91%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
55	United Talmudical Seminary	91	0	--	7589	20766	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 91 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,766
56	University of Rochester	91	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 91% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
57	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College	91	97.96	--	17703	63721	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $150 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Women's......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
58	Drexel University	90	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42801	69063	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
59	Franklin and Marshall College	90	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	43987	62544	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
60	Lafayette College	90	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	38442	80614	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 86% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
61	Muhlenberg College	90	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	53265	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – English Language and Literature, General is a popular area of study....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
62	New Jersey Institute of Technology	90	65.07	1,220 – 1,470	17313	69591	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 48%. Three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $17,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
63	Skidmore College	90	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
64	Stony Brook University	90	49.04	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
65	Syracuse University	90	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 75% of undergraduates will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
66	Union College	90	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
67	Yeshiva of Kasho	90	0	--	10988	53468	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva of Kasho Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
68	Binghamton University	89	38.61	1,350 – 1,490	18877	61621	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
69	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	89	47.52	1,100 – 1,400	4326	61542	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
70	Fordham University	89	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
71	Messiah University	89	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29408	50192	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
72	Rochester Institute of Technology	89	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
73	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	89	88.83	1,190 – 1,360	31205	66438	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts 89% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
74	Touro University	89	60.83	1,220 – 1,450	29179	43510	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 58 majors and programs......Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
75	American University	88	61.96	1,300 – 1,460	39676	61328	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 66% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
76	Drew University	88	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28425	47562	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
77	Grove City College	88	72.32	1,150 – 1,400	25289	63721	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 76% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
78	Pratt Institute-Main	88	73.25	1,160 – 1,400	54150	45060	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 74% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
79	Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah	87	88.89	--	9923	52844	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 71% of students at Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,844
80	Loyola University Maryland	87	75.49	1,220 – 1,390	32846	64453	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
81	SUNY College at Geneseo	87	66.45	1,200 – 1,360	19115	51097	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 66%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
82	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	87	63.28	1,150 – 1,330	19814	48327	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies. Located next to Syracuse University, it also has research and education facilities in Adirondack Park, central New York, the Thousand Islands, and Costa Rica. First Year Retention Rate 87 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
83	Sarah Lawrence College	87	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43629	57703	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
84	The Catholic University of America	87	82.78	1,040 – 1,240	32705	63217	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
85	Ursinus College	87	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	32158	54542	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $44,754 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
86	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	86	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	112685	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
87	Boricua College	86	66.01	--	15245	30398	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Boricua College New York, NY Based in New York, Boricua College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 10% of students attending Boricua College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,245 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,398
88	Hobart William Smith Colleges	86	63.99	1,220 – 1,400	34170	62416	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
89	Marist University	86	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
90	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois	86	97.12	990 – 1,210	17880	55620	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois, PA Found in DuBois, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois accepts 97% of applicants. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 8.9% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
91	St Bonaventure University	86	81.65	1,080 – 1,300	27373	48559	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 73% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
92	St. John Fisher University	86	66.4	1,130 – 1,300	30540	61198	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
93	St. Mary's College of Maryland	86	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	21071	52286	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
94	Susquehanna University	86	81.43	1,100 – 1,310	26444	51535	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 81% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $45,185 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
95	Walnut Hill College	86	42.72	--	26675	33867	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Walnut Hill College accepts 43% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 76% of students at Walnut Hill College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,867
96	Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	85	84.11	--	23460	14680	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Associated Beth Rivkah Schools Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Associated Beth Rivkah Schools accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 22% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 32.8% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $14,680
97	Bard College	85	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
98	Clarkson University	85	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	32406	76970	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
99	Ithaca College	85	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	35253	46305	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
100	Molloy University	85	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	24405	78372	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
101	Nazareth University	85	74.72	1,090 – 1,340	30785	47717	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
102	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	85	99.24	--	28826	23638	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
103	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington	85	95.29	1,110 – 1,270	19504	55620	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA Located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 90% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
104	School of Visual Arts	85	92.64	1,190 – 1,490	61337	31855	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $61,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
105	State University of New York at New Paltz	85	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	18051	45555	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Located in New Paltz, State University of New York at New Paltz accepts 62% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At State University of New York at New Paltz, there is a 85% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
106	Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia	85	90.24	--	11885	53468	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia accepts 90% of applicants and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of students at Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
107	The New School	85	63.47	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Fashion/Apparel Design is the most popular program. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $67,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
108	University at Buffalo	85	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20529	53742	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
109	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	85	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	18770	55137	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $18,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
110	University of Scranton	85	81.23	1,170 – 1,330	34234	62921	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 95% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,197 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% stay on after their first year and 75% graduate in four years. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $34,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
111	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	85	100	--	13614	52982	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Sholom Shachna’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 38% of students will graduate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 19.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,982
112	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	84	78.95	--	12732	63721	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid Far Rockaway, NY Located in Far Rockaway, Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 30% of students at Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
113	Carlow University	84	86.95	960 – 1,170	21002	44876	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Carlow University, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 44% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,002 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,876
114	Duquesne University	84	83.56	1,190 – 1,360	37917	62627	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
115	Elizabethtown College	84	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27760	54833	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 62 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
116	Hofstra University	84	68.08	1,250 – 1,410	35792	52131	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
117	Houghton University	84	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
118	Le Moyne College	84	82.98	1,170 – 1,340	23702	53493	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
119	Ramapo College of New Jersey	84	70.64	1,130 – 1,310	17566	53872	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 84% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
120	Roberts Wesleyan University	84	70.63	990 – 1,310	23275	56275	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued their studies at Roberts Wesleyan University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
121	Rutgers University-Newark	84	71.36	1,040 – 1,280	18276	61263	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 71% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 47% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
122	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	84	71.47	980 – 1,200	18252	45398	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
123	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	84	73.93	890 – 1,100	40301	48890	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 23.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $40,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
124	Washington College	84	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	29830	48763	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
125	Adelphi University	83	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
126	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	83	24.48	--	48524	21168	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Based in New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy accepts 24% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 24.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
127	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	83	52.78	--	16849	51395	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Based in Monsey, Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of students at Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,395
128	DeSales University	83	77.09	1,100 – 1,270	31732	52721	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 57 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 61% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
129	Immaculata University	83	85.76	1,160 – 1,330	24708	56416	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school. The University's Latin motto is "Scientia floret virtute" which translates to "Knowledge flourishes in virtue." Of attending students, 99% receive grant aid, $19,066 on average and 50% of students will graduate in 4 years. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,416
130	Juniata College	83	78.91	1,130 – 1,330	24580	48571	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” First Year Retention Rate 83 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
131	Lebanon Valley College	83	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	27995	54021	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $34,994, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
132	Maryland Institute College of Art	83	76.79	1,120 – 1,350	47834	33451	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $47,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
133	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	83	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	23764	55620	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
134	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley	83	97.37	1,130 – 1,320	19066	55620	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA Based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
135	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	83	98.21	980 – 1,300	19675	55620	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. About 84% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
136	Robert Morris University	83	89.89	1,050 – 1,240	23933	54449	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 90% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
137	SUNY Maritime College	83	72.41	1,130 – 1,300	20312	83439	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,312 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
138	Saint Francis University	83	76.82	1,060 – 1,240	28326	56920	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
139	Siena College	83	69.02	1,140 – 1,380	32955	56526	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 73% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
140	St. John's College	83	55.24	1,280 – 1,440	30930	34483	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $30,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,483
141	Temple University	83	80.41	1,030 – 1,240	28088	50860	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 84% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 62% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
142	Towson University	83	81.97	960 – 1,240	16653	54302	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
143	University at Albany	83	69.1	1,120 – 1,330	17949	51380	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and 58% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
144	Wagner College	83	88	1,180 – 1,300	28033	63439	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
145	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	83	78.4	1,110 – 1,280	22546	51013	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,013
146	Yeshivas Novominsk	83	90.38	--	9704	53468	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivas Novominsk Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshivas Novominsk accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Yeshivas Novominsk will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $4,130 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
147	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	82	57.11	930 – 1,220	4082	50293	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 69% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $4,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
148	Farmingdale State College	82	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	9655	55901	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $9,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
149	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	82	97.6	1,120 – 1,320	23788	55620	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
150	Rosemont College	82	76.34	980 – 1,190	20994	40852	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Located in Rosemont, Rosemont College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 22.4% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,852
151	Rowan University	82	77.66	1,120 – 1,320	23761	50705	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 37% of students will earn a degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
152	Saint Vincent College	82	61.73	1,030 – 1,240	23758	47267	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
153	Thomas Jefferson University	82	80.97	1,170 – 1,340	29325	64335	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
154	Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College	82	66.92	--	11148	51725	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College Chester, NY Found in Chester, Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College accepts 67% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 13% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 14.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,725
155	Moore College of Art and Design	81	56.46	1,200 – 1,390	43626	30512	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 56% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,512
156	Pennsylvania College of Technology	81	0	--	23675	47995	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA First Year Retention Rate 81 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,995
157	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre	81	96.99	1,090 – 1,330	16621	55620	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA Found in Dallas, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $16,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
158	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster	81	41.21	1,050 – 1,220	38730	69019	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster’s acceptance rate is 41% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 5% of students at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 81% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 24.6% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $38,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,019
159	Seton Hall University	81	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	33896	60291	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
160	Seton Hill University	81	79.53	1,020 – 1,250	23056	43700	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physician Assistant....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,700
161	St. Joseph's University-New York	81	72.05	1,120 – 1,280	19422	50759	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 40 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 81% first year retention rate, and 59% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
162	State University of New York at Cortland	81	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
163	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	81	77.19	--	10824	53848	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 22% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 50.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,848
164	Washington & Jefferson College	81	80.64	1,010 – 1,270	22702	52082	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 74% of students graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
165	Westminster College	81	92.56	1,040 – 1,260	20394	43938	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $32,553 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 62% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
166	CUNY Brooklyn College	80	58.36	950 – 1,340	4512	45035	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, CUNY Brooklyn College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $4,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
167	Marywood University	80	60.58	1,060 – 1,260	26217	47000	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $29,574 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Physician Assistant....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $26,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
168	Mercyhurst University	80	81.02	990 – 1,190	25946	39565	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 98% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $30,422 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
169	Monmouth University	80	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	34072	55825	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
170	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	80	65.66	--	17808	53468	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD Based in Baltimore, Ner Israel Rabbinical College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 74% of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College will receive grant aid from the school. At Ner Israel Rabbinical College, there is a 80%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 15.8% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
171	Niagara University	80	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
172	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	80	98.06	1,080 – 1,300	21618	55620	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 72% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona will receive institutional grant aid. The first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
173	Rabbinical Seminary of America	80	98.45	--	8125	50472	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY Based in Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 80% of students decide to stay at Rabbinical Seminary of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
174	Rutgers University-Camden	80	66.29	1,050 – 1,290	19821	61263	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
175	SUNY at Purchase College	80	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18211	31229	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
176	Arcadia University	79	80.22	1,070 – 1,270	30037	44004	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
177	CUNY City College	79	60.02	1,070 – 1,430	4664	46435	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY City College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY City College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 69% of students attending CUNY City College currently receive institutional grant aid. At CUNY City College, there......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $4,664 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,435
178	CUNY Queens College	79	64.35	1,010 – 1,290	5728	48548	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
179	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	79	87.43	--	21632	54168	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz accepts 87% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students decide to stay at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,168
180	Goucher College	79	77.71	1,130 – 1,340	26913	40563	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
181	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	79	55.89	1,070 – 1,280	25940	36747	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
182	Moravian University	79	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	31743	53471	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
183	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton	79	98.52	1,100 – 1,270	17536	55620	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Found in Dunmore, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
184	St. John's University-New York	79	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St- John's University-New York, there......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
185	Stevenson University	79	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	27162	54574	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
186	Stockton University	79	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	20761	48223	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
187	The College of Westchester	79	94.42	--	15871	32951	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The College of Westchester White Plains, NY Found in White Plains, The College of Westchester accepts 94% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 29.5% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,951
188	Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka	79	0	--	7120	26392	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka Brooklyn, NY First Year Retention Rate 79 % 16.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,120 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,392
189	Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah	79	85.71	--	16474	53468	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 16.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
190	Yeshiva Karlin Stolin	79	78.95	--	6989	53468	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Karlin Stolin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Karlin Stolin accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 46% of students attending Yeshiva Karlin Stolin will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Yeshiva Karlin Stolin, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
191	Alfred University	78	73.84	1,150 – 1,330	26470	41703	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
192	Allegheny College	78	54.57	1,190 – 1,370	26420	45603	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
193	CUNY Hunter College	78	53.8	1,100 – 1,420	4431	50414	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $4,431 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
194	Centenary University	78	83.08	970 – 1,170	22640	46049	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 83%. Of attending students 78% stay after the first year and 54% will graduate within 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
195	Chatham University	78	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	31280	48709	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Counseling Psychology, and Occupational Therapy/Therapist. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
196	Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	78	93.09	990 – 1,190	16111	44053	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA Located in Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania accepts 93% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78% and its four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,053
197	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	78	95.19	1,040 – 1,320	25585	45916	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 78% first year retention rate, many students major in Pharmacy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
198	Geneva College	78	79.05	1,020 – 1,270	23528	46107	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 97% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $21,913 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,107
199	Gwynedd Mercy University	78	89.63	1,030 – 1,190	27960	65976	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Found in Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Gwynedd Mercy University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,976
200	Holy Family University	78	71.04	910 – 1,150	14072	55285	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
201	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	78	90.75	1,120 – 1,310	22134	43309	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Found in Kutztown, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,309
202	Misericordia University	78	70.93	1,060 – 1,230	26747	55910	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $26,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
203	Montclair State University	78	87.89	910 – 1,210	17669	47944	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
204	New York Institute of Technology	78	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	52559	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 78% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
205	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly	78	95.47	1,120 – 1,250	15112	55620	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace, PA Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $15,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
206	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny	78	96.47	1,080 – 1,280	15574	55620	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Found in McKeesport, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $6,366 each. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 13.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
207	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill	78	96.64	1,020 – 1,230	19039	55620	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA Based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill accepts 97% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill currently receive grant aid from the school. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
208	Rider University	78	78.64	1,130 – 1,340	26506	51289	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 79% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78% and its four year graduation rate is 61%. The common areas of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
209	Russell Sage College	78	53.26	900 – 1,120	21046	51139	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 62% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
210	SUNY College at Potsdam	78	77.7	970 – 1,150	13730	39440	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
211	Salisbury University	78	87.47	1,170 – 1,330	18760	51926	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
212	University of Valley Forge	78	61.2	840 – 1,100	27083	35671	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 61% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
213	Widener University	78	70.93	1,080 – 1,290	26778	63375	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
214	York College of Pennsylvania	78	73.74	1,030 – 1,280	20096	50940	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
215	Cairn University-Langhorne	77	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	23273	37077	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
216	Caldwell University	77	71.34	1,130 – 1,370	21875	47439	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
217	Capitol Technology University	77	74.35	1,020 – 1,230	21863	76545	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Found in Laurel, Capitol Technology University accepts 74% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students attending Capitol Technology University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,545
218	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	77	90.71	930 – 1,180	16920	45916	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Located in Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
219	Iona University	77	86.94	1,130 – 1,310	29978	51218	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
220	Long Island University	77	86.16	1,110 – 1,360	24867	47543	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
221	Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary	77	80	--	7174	16553	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $200 to apply. About 93% of students at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,553
222	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	77	86.19	1,020 – 1,210	20551	44813	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Located in Millersville, Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,813
223	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington	77	96.77	1,080 – 1,270	19232	55620	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA Located in Abington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington’s acceptance rate is 97% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
224	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	77	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	23721	55620	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
225	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York	77	97.41	1,060 – 1,260	18887	55620	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA Based in York, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
226	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	77	86.5	890 – 1,310	23772	45010	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Based in Shippensburg, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 75% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,772 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,010
227	College of Staten Island CUNY	76	92.34	890 – 1,250	6525	36931	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY Located in Staten Island, the College of Staten Island CUNY accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 57% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931
228	Daemen University	76	68.26	950 – 1,150	19102	59912	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 68.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
229	Felician University	76	94.01	890 – 1,150	15569	56957	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Felician University Lodi, NJ Based in Lodi, Felician University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Felician University currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued their studies at Felician University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,569 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,957
230	Gannon University	76	74.16	1,000 – 1,270	23123	55319	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
231	Georgian Court University	76	78.84	1,050 – 1,260	20457	44627	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
232	Kean University	76	75.9	930 – 1,150	12708	46603	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kean University Union, NJ Located in Union, Kean University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students attending Kean University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $12,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,603
233	King's College	76	93.11	1,070 – 1,270	23689	51734	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Physician Assistant, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 49% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
234	Lycoming College	76	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20492	43713	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church. 100% of attending students receive grant aid, $43,470 on average. Lycoming College has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 55% 4-year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 7.3% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,713
235	Manhattan University	76	78.94	1,190 – 1,360	29717	64472	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 90% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
236	McDaniel College	76	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	24497	47879	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $40,721 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 58 will graduate in 4 years....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
237	Mercy University	76	85.84	1,040 – 1,230	15200	44969	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
238	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver	76	95.65	1,100 – 1,290	18581	55620	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA Found in Monaca, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
239	SUNY Oneonta	76	69.6	1,140 – 1,330	18669	49723	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY Based in Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
240	SUNY at Fredonia	76	77.7	1,160 – 1,360	16023	40580	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending SUNY at Fredonia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY at Fredonia, there is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
241	Villa Maria College	76	86.59	730 – 1,050	15823	33635	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 28% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 20.6% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 730 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $15,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
242	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	75	90.77	980 – 1,190	17626	42278	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Based in Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,278
243	Pace University	75	75.92	1,180 – 1,340	34791	52767	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $34,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
244	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	75	76.53	920 – 1,100	28443	38325	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Located in Paul Smiths, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accepts 77% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
245	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton	75	96.41	1,090 – 1,290	17512	55620	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA Based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate is 10%. Physical Therapy......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
246	Rabbinical College of America	75	95.15	--	16881	54272	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ Located in Morristown, Rabbinical College of America accepts 95% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of students attending Rabbinical College of America currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and 15% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 14.8% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,272
247	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	75	94.84	990 – 1,230	18452	54240	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $18,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
248	Harrisburg University of Science and Technology	74	87.35	--	15984	34365	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA Based in Harrisburg, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will receive institutional grant aid......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,984 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,365
249	Hartwick College	74	69.6	1,070 – 1,290	31712	50452	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
250	La Salle University	74	96.59	1,050 – 1,270	18069	53701	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
251	Manhattanville University	74	87.34	1,060 – 1,260	21690	45056	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $27,521 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
252	Mount Saint Mary College	74	88.88	1,010 – 1,310	26896	59588	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
253	Pillar College	74	39.76	--	8024	37885	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pillar College Newark, NJ Based in Newark, Pillar College accepts 40% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 89% of students at Pillar College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Pillar College, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 39.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,024 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,885
254	Point Park University	74	96.91	1,030 – 1,250	26502	36906	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Point Park University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Point Park University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 53% four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $26,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
255	William Paterson University of New Jersey	74	90.08	990 – 1,350	13509	44928	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 66% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
256	Wilson College	74	92.11	930 – 1,180	21748	37049	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilson College Chambersburg, PA Based in Chambersburg, Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,049
257	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	73	82.94	1,060 – 1,300	20728	32083	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 10.6% Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
258	CUNY Lehman College	73	56.58	850 – 1,150	3961	51067	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 56.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $3,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
259	Canisius University	73	72.36	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
260	D'Youville University	73	81.37	1,000 – 1,220	20690	63804	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Found in Buffalo, D'Youville University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at D'Youville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
261	Keuka College	73	68.08	1,010 – 1,190	24628	50940	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,628 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
262	LIM College	73	95.9	980 – 1,160	40305	45359	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $40,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
263	Lincoln University	73	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
264	Morgan State University	73	82.23	850 – 1,080	15476	40065	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
265	Notre Dame of Maryland University	73	82.16	920 – 1,140	21191	63918	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending Notre Dame of Maryland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,918
266	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine	73	98.11	1,080 – 1,310	22710	55620	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA Found in Media, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
267	St. Thomas Aquinas College	73	93.05	880 – 1,090	21187	44908	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
268	State University of New York at Plattsburgh	73	78.41	1,090 – 1,260	15412	48089	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Found in Plattsburgh, State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts 78% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,089
269	Thiel College	73	71.55	950 – 1,180	22545	40686	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thiel College Greenville, PA Located in Greenville, Thiel College accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Thiel College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,686
270	University of Mount Saint Vincent	73	85.11	1,020 – 1,180	22808	53755	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 73% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
271	Alvernia University	72	58.06	1,100 – 1,290	28645	49938	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alvernia University Reading, PA Based in Reading, Alvernia University 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 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $28,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,938
272	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	72	92.05	1,010 – 1,180	18610	44290	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
273	Goldey-Beacom College	72	84.51	--	15688	45097	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Many students at Goldey Beacom College are pursuing degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting. There are 276 student-athletes, who are known as the Lightning, and they’re cheered on by Strike, their mascot....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,097
274	Neumann University	72	81.28	910 – 1,100	28469	48556	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Neumann University Aston, PA Based in Aston, Neumann University’s acceptance rate is 81% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Neumann University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,556
275	Pennsylvania Western University	72	94.33	940 – 1,150	18094	38474	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Based in California, Pennsylvania Western University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 81% of students attending Pennsylvania Western University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,474
276	SUNY Brockport	72	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15725	47164	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
277	SUNY Old Westbury	72	83.63	1,010 – 1,210	10944	43671	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
278	Saint Peter's University	72	90.3	970 – 1,170	13775	42470	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470
279	Waynesburg University	72	89.82	950 – 1,240	18667	48994	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $24,971 each. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
280	Wilkes University	72	90.64	1,030 – 1,260	28511	54128	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Based in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,128
281	Cedar Crest College	71	84.07	1,000 – 1,230	23691	48295	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA Based in Allentown, Cedar Crest College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Cedar Crest College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,295
282	Gallaudet University	71	58.06	790 – 1,000	15944	36578	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in American Sign Language (Asl). It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. First Year Retention Rate 71 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 790 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
283	Mount St. Mary's University	71	73.81	1,050 – 1,280	23027	48915	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 71%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
284	Utica University	71	91.95	990 – 1,250	20295	57422	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
285	Culinary Institute of America	70	91.15	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 99% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
286	Delaware State University	70	46.58	820 – 1,040	13953	37503	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. First Year Retention Rate 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 46.6% SAT Score 820 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
287	Elmira College	70	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	23682	49057	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $25,189 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
288	Five Towns College	70	53.82	800 – 1,020	24724	25305	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $24,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
289	Marymount Manhattan College	70	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38376	34052	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Based in New York, Marymount Manhattan College accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
290	State University of New York at Oswego	70	80.55	1,080 – 1,280	15853	46358	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Found in Oswego, State University of New York at Oswego’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,853 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
291	Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel	70	54.17	--	14714	53468	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel accepts 54% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 26% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
292	Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	69	0	--	14207	28568	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA First Year Retention Rate 69 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,568
293	Delaware Valley University	69	93.21	1,100 – 1,320	28975	41324	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Based in Doylestown, Delaware Valley University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $28,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,324
294	Frostburg State University	69	89.18	980 – 1,210	17669	43638	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Based in Frostburg, Frostburg State University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 87% of students at Frostburg State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,638
295	La Roche University	69	75.76	930 – 1,190	24108	45308	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, La Roche University accepts 76% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at La Roche University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,308
296	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	69	84.02	990 – 1,170	18140	37901	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Located in Cobleskill, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill accepts 84% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $18,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,901
297	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	69	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14754	42079	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY Based in Canton, SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 83% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,754 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
298	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	69	81.35	1,040 – 1,370	14782	58662	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $14,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
299	Talmudical Seminary of Bobov	69	97.87	--	1966	51227	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Talmudical Seminary of Bobov Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary of Bobov accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Talmudical Seminary of Bobov will receive institutional grant aid. At Talmudical Seminary of Bobov, there is a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,227
300	Trinity Washington University	69	99.52	--	11755	38533	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Located in Washington, Trinity Washington University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Trinity Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,533
301	University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg	69	95.21	1,050 – 1,260	18365	54240	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Based in Greensburg, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, there is a 69% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
302	Bowie State University	68	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. First Year Retention Rate 68 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
303	Hood College	68	77.77	930 – 1,180	23350	48415	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hood College Frederick, MD Based in Frederick, Hood College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Hood College currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $32,476 each. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % 15.0% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,415
304	University of the District of Columbia	68	0	--	12895	36358	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC First Year Retention Rate 68 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
305	Monroe University	67	67.51	--	13291	36973	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
306	Coppin State University	66	45.83	880 – 1,020	9831	42243	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 46% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $8,275 on average. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 45.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $9,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
307	Dominican University New York	66	63.3	1,100 – 1,240	33972	50865	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 63% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $33,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
308	Empire State University	66	80.53	--	11659	50167	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Located in Saratoga Springs, Empire State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Empire State University, there is a 66% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 43.5% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,167
309	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango	66	92.2	1,040 – 1,230	18383	55620	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA Based in Sharon, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $18,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
310	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	66	91.15	1,120 – 1,350	19314	55620	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 57% of students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $19,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
311	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	66	88.54	1,020 – 1,210	15830	54240	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
312	CUNY New York City College of Technology	65	80.29	900 – 1,140	5794	39982	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, CUNY New York City College of Technology’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and 9% of students will graduate in four years. The three most......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $5,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,982
313	Central Penn College	65	18.46	660 – 910	17263	40798	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 18% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $17,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
314	Eastern University	65	90.77	1,020 – 1,190	27422	41580	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
315	New Jersey City University	65	98.38	890 – 1,140	16724	45918	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Based in Jersey City, New Jersey City University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,918
316	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	65	75.68	1,000 – 1,200	15283	45460	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 76% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 14.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
317	Saint Elizabeth University	65	71.03	890 – 1,090	23437	49479	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Based in Morristown, Saint Elizabeth University accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Saint Elizabeth University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Elizabeth University, there is a 65%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 18.8% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $23,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,479
318	St. Francis College	65	84.27	1,000 – 1,240	17698	43378	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 20.4% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
319	Hilbert College	64	97.2	980 – 1,180	22157	45369	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 97% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 64% of students continued their studies at Hilbert College after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
320	Washington Adventist University	64	46.18	860 – 1,130	18154	40114	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 46% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 21%. The three most popular majors......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 22.0% Acceptance Rate 46.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $18,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
321	Albright College	62	76.33	950 – 1,150	20587	45391	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albright College Reading, PA Found in Reading, Albright College accepts 76% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students at Albright College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
322	Chestnut Hill College	62	74.46	900 – 1,090	28588	45221	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Chestnut Hill College, there is a 62%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,221
323	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	62	96.41	850 – 1,010	13311	34624	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 62% first year retention rate. Physical Therapy/Therapist is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. First Year Retention Rate 62 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
324	Wilmington University	61	0	--	14385	49635	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilmington University New Castle, DE First Year Retention Rate 61 % 13.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,635
325	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	59	69.74	780 – 950	27410	35477	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, NJ Based in Bloomfield, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 780 – 950 Avg. Net Price $27,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,477
326	SUNY Buffalo State University	58	72.95	980 – 1,240	12023	40877	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
327	CUNY York College	57	64.1	790 – 960	5131	46148	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $5,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
328	Keystone College	57	84.8	910 – 1,130	21952	36653	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Keystone College La Plume, PA Found in La Plume, Keystone College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,952 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,653
329	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	57	89.01	920 – 1,160	16371	42826	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Found in Delhi, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s acceptance rate is 89%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % 16.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,826
330	SUNY Morrisville	57	91.54	990 – 1,230	15960	39759	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $3,298 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
331	Manor College	56	94.86	730 – 940	13684	36013	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 730 – 940 Avg. Net Price $13,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
332	Mount Aloysius College	56	82.05	920 – 1,170	22216	45211	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA Found in Cresson, Mount Aloysius College’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Mount Aloysius College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 21.1% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
333	Berkeley College	55	76.99	--	27815	37060	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 77%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
334	Berkeley College-New York	55	71.99	--	35294	37284	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 95% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
335	Eastern International College-Jersey City	55	69.63	--	20136	36936	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Eastern International College-Jersey City accepts 70% of applicants. They require $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern International College-Jersey City, there is a 55% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,936
336	University of Maryland Global Campus	55	0	--	19241	58051	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD First Year Retention Rate 55 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,051
337	Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim	55	0	--	11366	56432	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim Monsey, NY First Year Retention Rate 55 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,432
338	CUNY Medgar Evers College	50	86.05	850 – 1,020	6273	37538	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, CUNY Medgar Evers College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 73% of students at CUNY Medgar Evers College currently receive institutional grant aid. 50% of students decide to stay at CUNY Medgar Evers College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,538
339	Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel	40	89.33	--	11834	0	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel accepts 89% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel, there is a 40% first year retention rate and 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 40 % Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0