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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)

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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	Bethlehem College & Seminary	100	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	0	50472	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
2	Mercy College of Health Sciences	100	98.78	1,010 – 1,180	24881	53375	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Mercy College of Health Sciences accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 31% of students at Mercy College of Health Sciences currently receive institutional grant aid......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,375
3	St Luke's College	100	44.44	930 – 1,110	12771	54850	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Luke's College Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, St Luke's College’s acceptance rate is 44% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,850
4	Carleton College	96.5	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
5	Washington University in St Louis	95	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
6	Creighton University	94.15	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
7	Hesston College	94	88.32	970 – 1,150	22691	46707	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hesston College Hesston, KS Hesston College offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. With a high 94% first year retention rate, 75% of students earn their degree within four years. A NJCAA Division II school, the Larks wear red and gold. First Year Retention Rate 94 % Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
8	Grinnell College	93	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
9	University of Missouri-Columbia	92.7	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
10	Macalester College	92.28	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
11	St Olaf College	92.2	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
12	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	91.13	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
13	University of Iowa	90.4	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
14	College of the Ozarks	90	11.99	1,050 – 1,220	12279	36507	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 90% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 81% decided to attend. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 12.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,279 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
15	Stephens College	89	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
16	Saint Louis University	88	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
17	Iowa State University	87.6	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
18	University of St Thomas	87	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
19	Missouri University of Science and Technology	86.6	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
20	College of Saint Benedict	86.3	88.87	1,040 – 1,280	29720	54567	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
21	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	86.3	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
22	University of Kansas	86	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
23	Saint Johns University	85.8	77.43	1,080 – 1,280	29473	59843	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 85% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
24	Bethel University	85.71	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
25	Kansas State University	85.59	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
26	Augustana University	85.5	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
27	Clarkson College	85	64.29	1,040 – 1,180	13814	62339	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Clarkson College Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Clarkson College’s acceptance rate is 64% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 68% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
28	Martin Luther College	85	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
29	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	85	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
30	Truman State University	84.74	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
31	Maryville University of Saint Louis	84.67	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
32	Gustavus Adolphus College	84	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
33	South Dakota State University	84	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
34	University of North Dakota	84	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
35	University of Northwestern-St Paul	83	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
36	Dordt University	82.8	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
37	Loras College	82.3	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
38	University of Northern Iowa	81.7	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
39	University of Minnesota Duluth	81.14	88.76	1,150 – 1,320	19542	52840	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN Found in Duluth, the University of Minnesota Duluth accepts 89% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
40	Ozark Christian College	81	98.19	1,040 – 1,280	17968	32528	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 26% of students will graduate within four years. Three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,968 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
41	Concordia College at Moorhead	80.23	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
42	St Catherine University	80	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
43	University of Mary	80	78.25	1,090 – 1,290	19225	50191	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
44	University of Minnesota-Crookston	80	87.81	1,010 – 1,180	13442	51905	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Based in Crookston, the University of Minnesota-Crookston’s acceptance rate is 88%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,905
45	University of Nebraska at Kearney	80	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
46	Central College	79.93	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
47	Rockhurst University	79.35	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
48	University of South Dakota	79.34	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
49	Benedictine College	79.3	76.45	1,110 – 1,360	28451	45000	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
50	Columbia College	79.29	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
51	Crown College	79	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
52	Doane University	79	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
53	Briar Cliff University	78.92	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
54	North Dakota State University	78.42	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
55	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	78.4	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
56	Fort Hays State University	78	91.77	940 – 1,340	13774	44428	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
57	Kansas City Art Institute	78	54.76	890 – 1,230	30142	25529	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
58	Simpson College	78	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
59	University of Nebraska at Omaha	77.9	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
60	The College of Saint Scholastica	77.7	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
61	Union Adventist University	77.3	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
62	Buena Vista University	77	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
63	Luther College	77	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
64	Northern State University	77	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University 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 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
65	University of Dubuque	77	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
66	Emporia State University	76.9	97.71	970 – 1,180	15441	41389	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
67	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	76.62	48.36	1,170 – 1,380	27031	35198	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Minneapolis College of Art......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 48.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,198
68	Dunwoody College of Technology	76.2	55.4	930 – 1,210	24789	59069	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology accepts 55% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 7.6% Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,069
69	Winona State University	76.06	68.48	1,010 – 1,220	18919	51288	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Winona State University Winona, MN Winona State University is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Founded in 1858 as the First State Normal School of Minnesota, it would get its current moniker in 1975. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,288
70	Drury University	76	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
71	North Central University	76	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
72	Saint Ambrose University	76	77.33	980 – 1,190	23578	51616	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA St. Ambrose University got its start as a school of commerce for men. Today, the most popular majors are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. It’s a private Catholic institution with an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Faith Learning Justice.” First Year Retention Rate 76 % 8.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
73	Southeast Missouri State University	76	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
74	Dakota State University	75.5	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
75	University of Missouri-Kansas City	75.3	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
76	Manhattan Christian College	75	100	1,040 – 1,180	23523	40023	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
77	Nebraska Wesleyan University	75	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
78	Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences	75	100	1,080 – 1,140	25189	59213	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau, MO Found in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
79	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	74.6	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
80	Concordia University-Nebraska	74	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
81	Cornell College	74	80.66	1,140 – 1,350	25850	39299	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
82	Hamline University	74	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
83	Minnesota State University, Mankato	74	91.33	1,010 – 1,210	17227	50098	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN Based in Mankato, Minnesota State University- Mankato accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 43% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
84	Mount Mercy University	74	78.76	970 – 1,180	23972	52871	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
85	University of Sioux Falls	74	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
86	William Jewell College	74	38.36	1,010 – 1,210	17408	54197	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 19 - 25. First Year Retention Rate 74 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
87	University of Central Missouri	73.92	63.8	930 – 1,180	15728	41593	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 73% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
88	University of Minnesota-Morris	73.9	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
89	Northwest Missouri State University	73.53	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
90	Northwestern College	73.5	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. First Year Retention Rate 74 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
91	Southwest Minnesota State University	73.4	64.09	930 – 1,140	14839	43282	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Based in Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 73%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,282
92	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	73	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 50% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
93	Westminster College	73	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
94	Coe College	72.7	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
95	Augsburg University	72.3	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
96	Newman University	72.3	47.61	970 – 1,210	19315	47051	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
97	Wichita State University	72.3	72.11	970 – 1,220	14184	44043	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 25% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
98	Black Hills State University	72.24	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
99	Bethany Global University	72	93.88	--	19840	50472	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethany Global University Bloomington, MN Based in Bloomington, Bethany Global University accepts 94% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Bethany Global University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $7,991 each. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
100	Bethany Lutheran College	72	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. First Year Retention Rate 72 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
101	Clarke University	72	68.16	970 – 1,150	25692	49157	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Clarke University Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Clarke University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Clarke University currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $23,601 each. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $25,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157
102	Wayne State College	72	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
103	William Woods University	72	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
104	Minnesota State University Moorhead	71.8	52.95	980 – 1,190	18231	45873	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Based in Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
105	Missouri State University-Springfield	71.76	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
106	Bemidji State University	71	91.31	1,040 – 1,180	16349	47469	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Bemidji State University accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,469
107	Bismarck State College	71	86.66	--	10792	50401	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, Bismarck State College accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 42% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,401
108	MidAmerica Nazarene University	71	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 12.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
109	Morningside University	71	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
110	Valley City State University	71	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
111	Wartburg College	70.6	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
112	Avila University	70	87.8	890 – 1,080	17482	48975	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Avila University Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, Avila University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
113	University of Minnesota Rochester	70	71.01	1,070 – 1,350	13840	62585	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN Based in Rochester, the University of Minnesota Rochester accepts 71% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students at the University of Minnesota Rochester will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 43% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,585
114	Friends University	69	60.46	940 – 1,120	22579	42960	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 11.3% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
115	Webster University	68.66	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
116	Concordia University-Saint Paul	68	78.87	1,080 – 1,240	17989	50646	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Found in Saint Paul, Concordia University-Saint Paul accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,646
117	Grand View University	68	98.43	930 – 1,140	22296	47582	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and 39% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
118	Mount Marty University	68	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. First Year Retention Rate 68 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
119	Saint Cloud State University	68	94.95	970 – 1,220	14648	47215	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Based in Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students at Saint Cloud State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
120	University of Missouri-St Louis	68	57.16	1,040 – 1,270	11577	47564	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 57%. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
121	Washburn University	68	100	890 – 1,140	12894	42881	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
122	Dickinson State University	67.44	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
123	Cottey College	67	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
124	Dakota Wesleyan University	67	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
125	University of Jamestown	67	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
126	Minot State University	66.48	64.62	970 – 1,180	12349	46214	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minot State University Minot, ND Based in Minot, Minot State University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
127	Baker University	66	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
128	Hastings College	66	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, 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 66 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
129	Southwest Baptist University	66	99.72	970 – 1,210	19781	38855	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
130	Lindenwood University	65.63	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. First Year Retention Rate 66 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
131	University of Saint Mary	65.3	86.63	920 – 1,170	23611	54827	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Based in Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Saint Mary will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $23,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,827
132	Barclay College	65	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
133	Missouri Baptist University	65	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
134	Culver-Stockton College	64.8	65.18	--	22103	40673	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
135	Bethel College-North Newton	64.5	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
136	Central Christian College of Kansas	64	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
137	Chadron State College	64	0	--	13852	39139	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Chadron State College Chadron, NE First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
138	Donnelly College	64	95.7	--	14923	34791	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Donnelly College Kansas City, KS Located in Kansas City, Donnelly College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Donnelly College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and around......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,791
139	Harris-Stowe State University	64	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
140	Missouri Southern State University	63	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
141	Oglala Lakota College	63	92.79	--	3563	20536	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Found in Kyle, Oglala Lakota College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $15 for graduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,536
142	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	61.8	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
143	Mayville State University	61	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
144	Metropolitan State University	60	96.46	--	18233	54828	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Located in Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University accepts 96% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 5% of students at Metropolitan State University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Metropolitan State University, there is a 60% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,828
145	Midland University	60	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
146	Kansas Wesleyan University	59.83	67.02	930 – 1,140	23419	44811	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Based in Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $200 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,419 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
147	Lincoln University	59	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
148	Saint Louis Community College	58.39	0	--	7173	30242	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,242
149	William Penn University	58	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
150	York University	58	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
151	Central Christian College of the Bible	57	70.91	930 – 1,080	13695	30223	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Based in Moberly, Central Christian College of the Bible accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Central Christian College of the Bible will receive institutional grant aid. 57% of students decide to......Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,223
152	Emmaus Bible College	57	97.7	970 – 1,240	14393	34653	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Emmaus Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 57% and 52% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,653
153	Mission University	57	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
154	Turtle Mountain Community College	57	0	--	5730	30931	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Turtle Mountain Community College Belcourt, ND First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,931
155	Bethany College	56	78.6	960 – 1,120	29571	40805	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $29,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
156	Graceland University-Lamoni	56	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
157	Oak Hills Christian College	55	91.88	890 – 1,080	24674	31108	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Oak Hills Christian College accepts 92% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students attending Oak Hills Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. 55% of students continued studying at Oak Hills Christian College after completing their first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $24,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,108
158	Southwestern College	55	74.43	900 – 1,110	27337	48034	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
159	Upper Iowa University	55	93.38	960 – 1,130	22427	48776	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 93% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $22,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
160	Missouri Western State University	54	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % 14.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
161	Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College	53	85.19	--	10601	37251	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN Found in Cloquet, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications. About 8% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,251
162	Tabor College	53	64.58	830 – 1,100	19998	42896	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Based in Hillsboro, Tabor College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Tabor College will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 42% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % 32.1% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
163	National American University-Rapid City	52	48.14	--	22086	29641	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD Found in Rapid City, National American University-Rapid City accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending National American University-Rapid City will receive institutional grant aid. At National American......Read more First Year Retention Rate 52 % Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,641
164	Bellevue University	50	99.5	--	25735	57732	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
165	Cox College	50	71.43	1,180 – 1,210	0	58703	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cox College Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Cox College accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students attending Cox College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,703
166	Logan University	50	90	940 – 1,040	11144	42378	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 38% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
167	Sterling College	50	89.16	1,000 – 1,180	22996	40722	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 36% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 15.3% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
168	Maharishi International University	47	96.9	960 – 1,220	18875	26468	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA Found in Fairfield, Maharishi International University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Maharishi International University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 47 % Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,468
169	Waldorf University	46	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
170	Missouri Valley College	41	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 41 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
171	United Tribes Technical College	30	84.24	--	2541	21254	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, United Tribes Technical College accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students at United Tribes Technical College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 30 % Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,541 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,254
172	Ottawa University-Ottawa	25	80.03	860 – 1,100	28126	49139	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 25 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
173	Academy College	0	100	--	29280	45418	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Academy College Bloomington, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,418
174	Allen College	0	100	1,040 – 1,210	0	65078	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Allen College Waterloo, IA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,078
175	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing	0	58.74	1,140 – 1,280	0	58378	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,378
176	Bolivar Technical College	0	81.82	--	0	59213	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bolivar Technical College Bolivar, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
177	Bryan College of Health Sciences	0	62.91	1,010 – 1,180	21834	66305	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
178	Bryan University	0	72.73	--	20259	28498	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bryan University Springfield, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,259 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,498
179	California Intercontinental University	0	100	--	0	63721	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) California Intercontinental University Sioux Falls, SD First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
180	Calvary University	0	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Calvary University Kansas City, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
181	Capella University	0	94.83	--	16975	48500	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Capella University Minneapolis, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,500
182	Chamberlain University-Missouri	0	83.33	--	34947	84533	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
183	City Vision University	0	100	--	8639	40650	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) City Vision University Kansas City, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,650
184	College of Saint Mary	0	37.72	890 – 1,150	14265	59339	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE The College of Saint Mary is the only Catholic university for women in the Great Plains region. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $19,829 on average. Student athletes at the College of Saint Mary are known as the Flames and they compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as members of the NAIA....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 37.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,339
185	Concorde Career College-Kansas City	0	98.83	--	27806	33845	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,845
186	Drake University	0	63.85	1,110 – 1,350	30886	58233	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drake University Des Moines, IA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
187	Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies	0	0	--	13749	37508	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
188	Evangel University	0	71.61	1,070 – 1,300	18748	39332	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Evangel University Springfield, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $18,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
189	Hannibal-LaGrange University	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
190	Haskell Indian Nations University	0	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
191	Herzing University-Minneapolis	0	93.82	--	15275	35295	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
192	Kansas Christian College	0	98.83	--	15996	63721	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas Christian College Overland Park, KS First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
193	Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science	0	38.71	--	11577	74758	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 38.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,758
194	McPherson College	0	76.76	970 – 1,160	25490	41446	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) McPherson College McPherson, KS First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
195	Nebraska Indian Community College	0	86.9	--	22666	25591	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Indian Community College Macy, NE First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,591
196	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	0	73.41	1,010 – 1,110	20650	61249	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
197	Northwestern Health Sciences University	0	91.88	--	29794	43760	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,760
198	Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College	0	60.05	--	3669	53001	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College New Town, ND First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 60.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,001
199	Ozarks Technical Community College	0	0	--	6053	32525	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,525
200	Park University	0	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
201	Peru State College	0	77.08	--	11855	39150	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Peru State College Peru, NE First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
202	Pittsburg State University	0	87.27	930 – 1,180	19357	43793	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
203	Ranken Technical College	0	0	--	16136	51342	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
204	Rasmussen University-Kansas	0	100	--	17320	41436	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
205	Rasmussen University-Minnesota	0	100	--	16397	41436	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
206	Research College of Nursing	0	71.43	1,110 – 1,280	0	59213	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
207	Sinte Gleska University	0	98.71	--	7439	15889	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
208	Sisseton Wahpeton College	0	82.08	--	3284	55193	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
209	Sitting Bull College	0	95.81	--	4205	23563	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,563
210	St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton	0	100	--	0	28788	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,788
211	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	0	36.22	--	20462	29234	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 36.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,234
212	University of Nebraska Medical Center	0	86.9	--	0	70417	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,417
213	Urshan College	0	83.87	950 – 1,130	12427	63721	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Urshan College Wentzville, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
214	Walden University	0	99.02	--	0	50657	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Walden University Minneapolis, MN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,657