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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	Ranken Technical College	100	0	--	18286	51342	#1 2027 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 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
2	Rasmussen University-Minnesota	100	83.27	--	17667	41436	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN Found in St. Cloud, Rasmussen University-Minnesota accepts 83% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, there is a 100% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
3	Sinte Gleska University	100	100	--	6768	15889	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD Located in Mission, Sinte Gleska University accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Sinte Gleska University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
4	Turtle Mountain College	100	0	--	3871	30931	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Turtle Mountain College Belcourt, ND First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,931
5	Washington University in St Louis	95	11.92	1,480 – 1,550	22408	78073	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,970. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 11.9% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
6	Carleton College	94.48	21.78	1,450 – 1,550	28047	53989	#6 2027 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 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
7	St Olaf College	93.6	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#7 2027 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 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
8	Macalester College	92	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	46244	#8 2027 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
9	Creighton University	91.74	92.16	1,250 – 1,410	32636	63090	#9 2027 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 91% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $32,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
10	Grinnell College	91	16.05	1,420 – 1,530	34363	49004	#10 2027 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, and Sociology. 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, Swimming and Diving......Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 16.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
11	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	91	78.87	1,250 – 1,440	17209	57984	#11 2027 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 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
12	University of Iowa	90.9	79.9	1,090 – 1,320	21765	52696	#12 2027 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 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
13	University of Missouri-Columbia	90.4	76.13	1,150 – 1,370	22169	52756	#13 2027 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 90 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $22,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
14	Iowa State University	89.09	87.93	1,100 – 1,330	17779	53873	#14 2027 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, 89% first year retention rate, and 57% 4-year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
15	Martin Luther College	89	89.45	1,080 – 1,310	18974	40760	#15 2027 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 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
16	Bethlehem College & Seminary	88.89	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	14681	63721	#16 2027 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 89% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 11.1% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $14,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
17	Missouri University of Science and Technology	88.36	78.63	1,210 – 1,410	17366	69295	#17 2027 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 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $17,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
18	Gustavus Adolphus College	88	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
19	University of St Thomas	88	85.48	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#19 2027 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 88 % Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
20	University of Kansas	87	92.58	1,050 – 1,310	19205	51217	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Kansas Lawrence, KS The University of Kansas is classified as a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive institution. It opened in 1865, just four years after Kansas became a state. A NCAA Division I-FBS school competing in the Big Twelve Conference, UK has 539 student-athletes, known as the Jayhawks, in a variety of sports, such as Football,......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
21	Truman State University	86.7	85.15	1,280 – 1,400	13602	43966	#21 2027 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 87 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $13,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
22	Augustana University	86.12	72.89	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#22 2027 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy/Therapist are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
23	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	86.1	88.07	1,080 – 1,320	18322	47692	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Lincoln is the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The school got its start in 1869, just two years after Nebraska joined the United States. Alumni include Johnny Carson, Warren Buffett, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic athletes....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
24	College of the Ozarks	86	10.97	1,040 – 1,220	11637	36507	#24 2027 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 86% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 80% decided to attend. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
25	Saint Louis University	85.55	74.99	1,140 – 1,370	27749	60716	#25 2027 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 85% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Computer and Information Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
26	Dordt University	85	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#26 2027 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 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
27	University of Northern Iowa	84.72	93.13	1,010 – 1,220	16437	47222	#27 2027 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 93% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 51% of undergraduates will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
28	St Catherine University	84.16	90.47	1,020 – 1,280	20918	52795	#28 2027 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 90%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
29	Concordia College at Moorhead	84	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#29 2027 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 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
30	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	84	79.87	1,170 – 1,370	20267	62863	#30 2027 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 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
31	Union Adventist University	84	100	980 – 1,170	24844	43853	#31 2027 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 84 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
32	University of Mary	84	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	50191	#32 2027 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 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
33	Bethel University	83.62	88.68	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#33 2027 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 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
34	College of Saint Benedict	83.5	91.9	1,100 – 1,300	28400	54567	#34 2027 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, 83% first year retention rate, and 80% four year graduation rate. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
35	Maryville University of Saint Louis	83.35	95.13	970 – 1,240	22983	55047	#35 2027 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 83 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
36	Benedictine College	83	98.12	1,130 – 1,360	28629	45000	#36 2027 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 83 % Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
37	Drake University	83	64.94	1,110 – 1,350	29565	58233	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drake University Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Drake University accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
38	Emmaus Bible College	83	59.79	1,090 – 1,360	15028	34653	#38 2027 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 60% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Emmaus Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 83% and 43% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $15,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,653
39	Ozark Christian College	83	93.61	990 – 1,190	20807	32528	#39 2027 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 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and around 40% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
40	South Dakota State University	83	96.18	1,010 – 1,220	19932	49564	#40 2027 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 6,700 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,474 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
41	University of Northwestern-St Paul	83	39.92	1,080 – 1,310	29117	47544	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN University of Northwestern, St. Paul awards up to Master's degrees. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013. Students are known as the Eagles, and they participate in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
42	North Central University	82	98.98	970 – 1,180	26363	37688	#42 2027 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 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 82%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
43	The College of Saint Scholastica	82	92.98	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#43 2027 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 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
44	Saint Johns University	81.5	89.76	1,080 – 1,320	28504	59843	#44 2027 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 81% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
45	Mayville State University	81	78.25	890 – 1,180	11069	43597	#45 2027 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 92% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 81% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
46	Simpson College	81	86.22	1,400 – 1,460	23282	49946	#46 2027 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, $37,896 on average. Attending students enjoy an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
47	University of Nebraska at Kearney	80.76	41.51	970 – 1,210	16287	43241	#47 2027 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 highly 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 81 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
48	Concordia University-Nebraska	80	85.72	1,030 – 1,240	24158	44527	#48 2027 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 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
49	Cornell College	80	79.9	1,140 – 1,350	25220	39299	#49 2027 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 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
50	Minnesota State University, Mankato	80	88.44	1,080 – 1,210	18861	50098	#50 2027 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 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,861 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
51	University of Minnesota Duluth	79.73	89.06	1,140 – 1,320	20128	52840	#51 2027 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 $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, there is a 79% first year retention rate and a 48%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
52	University of Minnesota-Crookston	79.73	87.47	1,010 – 1,180	13490	51905	#52 2027 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 87%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,905
53	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	79.37	90.88	1,110 – 1,240	22032	54549	#53 2027 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 91% 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 79 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
54	Columbia College	79.29	88.78	930 – 1,120	21530	40747	#54 2027 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 62% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
55	Winona State University	79	75.49	1,010 – 1,220	18289	51288	#55 2027 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 79 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,288
56	Rockhurst University	78.82	93.92	1,040 – 1,280	25787	61371	#56 2027 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, $34,562 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
57	Doane University	78.49	96.33	1,010 – 1,240	26364	46009	#57 2027 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 96% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
58	North Dakota State University	78.42	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	15596	54312	#58 2027 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 72% 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 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
59	Drury University	78.04	65.75	1,110 – 1,310	21903	37508	#59 2027 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 66%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
60	Hannibal-LaGrange University	78	72.63	850 – 1,180	22685	41185	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Located in Hannibal, Hannibal-LaGrange University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Hannibal-LaGrange University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
61	Hesston College	78	88.32	970 – 1,150	22723	46707	#61 2027 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 78% first year retention rate, 46% of students earn their degree within four years. A NAIA Division I school, the Larks wear red and gold. First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
62	Kansas City Art Institute	78	54.76	890 – 1,230	27650	25529	#62 2027 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 % Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $27,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
63	Stephens College	78	77.09	930 – 1,160	23194	36778	#63 2027 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 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
64	University of Dubuque	78	87.31	950 – 1,200	26067	44960	#64 2027 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 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $26,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
65	University of Nebraska at Omaha	77.9	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13662	45494	#65 2027 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 65% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
66	University of Minnesota-Morris	77.5	74.1	1,050 – 1,290	9677	43163	#66 2027 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 74% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $9,677 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
67	Pittsburg State University	77.41	54.87	930 – 1,180	15111	43793	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Found in Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,793
68	Hamline University	77.23	90.13	1,080 – 1,270	22390	47139	#68 2027 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 77 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
69	Bismarck State College	77	86.66	--	10462	50401	#69 2027 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 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,401
70	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	77	67.52	1,010 – 1,230	19733	33372	#70 2027 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 68% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
71	Fort Hays State University	77	90.26	970 – 1,180	13186	44428	#71 2027 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 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
72	Luther College	77	83.98	1,100 – 1,370	24511	49541	#72 2027 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
73	Manhattan Christian College	77	100	970 – 1,180	24213	40023	#73 2027 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 94% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,213 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
74	Saint Ambrose University	77	80.06	950 – 1,180	25345	51616	#74 2027 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, and Social Work. 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 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $25,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
75	University of South Dakota	77	98.84	1,020 – 1,220	19133	46290	#75 2027 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 $21 to apply. About 74% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
76	Wayne State College	77	100	--	16060	40857	#76 2027 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 82% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 77% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
77	Buena Vista University	76.9	64.97	970 – 1,180	19704	43572	#77 2027 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, 76% first year retention rate, and 50% 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, and Accounting. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
78	Emporia State University	76.9	97.71	970 – 1,180	16094	41389	#78 2027 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 84% 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 % Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
79	Valley City State University	76.83	99.42	940 – 1,150	12442	45820	#79 2027 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 96% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 76% and around 33% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $12,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
80	Missouri State University-Springfield	76.49	90.39	1,020 – 1,250	17181	40553	#80 2027 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 90%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $72 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% 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 76 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,181 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
81	Dunwoody College of Technology	76.2	55.4	930 – 1,210	26192	59069	#81 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN A private technical school, the Dunwoody College of Technology offers up to Bachelor's degrees. It’s non-selective, accepting 55% of applicants, many of which come from Minnesota. On campus, students have small class sizes with a low 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,069
82	Coe College	76	63.36	1,110 – 1,320	20864	47136	#82 2027 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 63% 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 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
83	Southeast Missouri State University	76	68.97	950 – 1,190	16185	38150	#83 2027 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 $15,331. 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 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
84	University of Sioux Falls	76	82.74	970 – 1,180	21385	46712	#84 2027 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 76 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
85	Wartburg College	76	75.84	1,070 – 1,280	24031	48795	#85 2027 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science 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 76 % Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
86	University of Missouri-Kansas City	75.99	64.93	1,050 – 1,360	14748	50298	#86 2027 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 65% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $14,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
87	Nebraska Wesleyan University	75.56	72.43	1,110 – 1,290	21122	47667	#87 2027 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 41 available majors and programs – Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 537 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
88	Central College	75.06	86.98	1,050 – 1,270	23848	49115	#88 2027 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 87% 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 75 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
89	Dakota Wesleyan University	75	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#89 2027 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 920 out of 1,250 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
90	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	75	48.48	1,090 – 1,340	30305	35198	#90 2027 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 75 % Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,198
91	Minnesota State University Moorhead	75	58.85	970 – 1,210	18221	45873	#91 2027 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 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
92	Loras College	74.33	69.66	1,020 – 1,200	21631	46069	#92 2027 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 34 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 74% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
93	Morningside University	74	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#93 2027 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 74 % Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
94	Northwest Missouri State University	73.53	86.13	1,010 – 1,180	16790	41695	#94 2027 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 . Approximately 91% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
95	Northwestern College	73.5	80.35	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#95 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 618 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
96	Southwest Minnesota State University	73.4	64.09	890 – 1,140	15547	43282	#96 2027 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 92% 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 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,547 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,282
97	Bemidji State University	73	55.98	970 – 1,180	14859	47469	#97 2027 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 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 69% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,469
98	Bethany Lutheran College	73	64.06	1,020 – 1,220	21127	40652	#98 2027 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 73% first-year retention rate. 47% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $19,865 on average. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
99	Mount Mercy University	73	82.48	1,010 – 1,210	24347	52871	#99 2027 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 82% 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 73% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
100	University of Jamestown	72.64	88	930 – 1,180	20510	51151	#100 2027 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 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 8.4% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
101	Black Hills State University	72.16	97.95	980 – 1,190	15576	38927	#101 2027 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 98%. They request $21 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 55% 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 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
102	University of Central Missouri	71.39	74.39	930 – 1,180	14943	41593	#102 2027 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 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 62% of students will graduate in four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
103	Avila University	71	87.8	890 – 1,080	17004	48975	#103 2027 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 99% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
104	Bryan College of Health Sciences	71	68.48	1,010 – 1,180	25822	66305	#104 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Based in Lincoln, Bryan College of Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 68%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 67% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $25,822 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
105	Missouri Baptist University	71	70.62	850 – 970	27623	38997	#105 2027 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 71%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 850 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
106	Westminster College	71	79.15	1,010 – 1,190	24358	40992	#106 2027 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 79% 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 71 % Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
107	Wichita State University	70.42	72.24	940 – 1,190	14228	44043	#107 2027 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 80% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
108	Lindenwood University	70.27	59.96	1,080 – 1,310	20901	45711	#108 2027 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. 525 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. First Year Retention Rate 70 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
109	Friends University	70.12	51.74	930 – 1,110	28889	42960	#109 2027 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 52%. 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 70 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 51.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $28,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
110	Crown College	70	22.78	970 – 1,150	27332	39003	#110 2027 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 23%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 22.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $27,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
111	Grand View University	70	99.09	930 – 1,110	22319	47582	#111 2027 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 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 45% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
112	Herzing University-Minneapolis	70	93.75	--	16741	35295	#112 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Located in St. Louis Park, Herzing University-Minneapolis’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Herzing University-Minneapolis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,741 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
113	Saint Cloud State University	70	94.8	940 – 1,220	14735	47215	#113 2027 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 78% of students at Saint Cloud State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
114	University of Missouri-St Louis	70	14.21	1,030 – 1,290	14008	47564	#114 2027 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 14%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 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 70 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 14.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
115	Northern State University	69.16	96	980 – 1,190	15990	41536	#115 2027 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 96% and requests $21 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
116	Augsburg University	69.11	95	940 – 1,190	24561	48616	#116 2027 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 95% 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 69% first year retention rate and around 41% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
117	Central Christian College of the Bible	69	100	930 – 1,080	14918	30223	#117 2027 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Central Christian College of the Bible will receive institutional grant aid. 69% of students decide......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,223
118	Mercy College of Health Sciences	69	99.71	890 – 1,080	28313	53375	#118 2027 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 100% 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 16% of students at Mercy College of Health Sciences currently receive institutional grant aid......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $28,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,375
119	Midland University	69	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#119 2027 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 66% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
120	Newman University	69	73.98	930 – 1,210	21050	47051	#120 2027 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 74%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
121	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	69	89.84	1,020 – 1,230	33147	116360	#121 2027 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 340 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 69% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $33,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
122	York University	69	51.88	890 – 1,130	21957	36447	#122 2027 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 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
123	William Jewell College	68.85	41.05	970 – 1,190	19294	54197	#123 2027 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, 25% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 18 - 24. First Year Retention Rate 69 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 41.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
124	Dakota State University	68.13	92.41	1,060 – 1,290	20438	46146	#124 2027 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 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $21 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
125	Harris-Stowe State University	68	100	850 – 1,010	9418	26634	#125 2027 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,418 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
126	Metropolitan State University	68	98.84	890 – 1,080	16615	54828	#126 2027 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 99% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 4% of students at Metropolitan State University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Metropolitan State University, there is a 68% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $16,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,828
127	Upper Iowa University	68	96.46	930 – 1,140	20426	48776	#127 2027 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 96% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 86% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
128	Washburn University	67.9	100	890 – 1,210	11488	42881	#128 2027 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 86% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
129	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	67.35	61.86	1,110 – 1,280	21634	61249	#129 2027 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 Based in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health’s acceptance rate is 62%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 67% of students decide to stay at Nebraska Methodist College of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
130	Clarke University	67	71.83	900 – 1,180	26725	49157	#130 2027 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 72%. 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 $24,838 each. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157
131	Cottey College	67	70.23	800 – 1,180	14704	32903	#131 2027 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 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 800 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
132	Minot State University	66.48	64.62	970 – 1,180	13092	46214	#132 2027 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 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
133	Hastings College	66	65.4	970 – 1,270	24406	45590	#133 2027 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 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
134	MidAmerica Nazarene University	65.35	74.42	930 – 1,140	32081	57433	#134 2027 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 74% 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 $21,399 on average. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
135	University of Saint Mary	65.33	82.29	940 – 1,230	23020	54827	#135 2027 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 82% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Saint Mary will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,827
136	Culver-Stockton College	65.1	98.27	970 – 1,140	21996	40673	#136 2027 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 98% 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 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
137	Baker University	65	97.71	930 – 1,140	26211	54747	#137 2027 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 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
138	Southwest Baptist University	65	68.39	930 – 1,240	21336	38855	#138 2027 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 68% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
139	Bethel College-North Newton	64.5	93.5	880 – 1,120	30406	40808	#139 2027 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 % Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $30,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
140	Briar Cliff University	64	58.34	970 – 1,180	23263	48338	#140 2027 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 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 395 Chargers is $13,058. First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
141	Peru State College	64	100	--	11915	39150	#141 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Peru State College Peru, NE Based in Peru, Peru 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. Approximately 91% of students at Peru State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
142	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	63.9	62.71	970 – 1,180	22929	43860	#142 2027 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 63% 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 64 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
143	Chadron State College	63	0	--	13292	39139	#143 2027 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 63 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
144	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	63	25.75	970 – 1,240	19720	29234	#144 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND Found in Ellendale, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School accepted 26% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 25.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,234
145	Urshan University	63	83.78	880 – 1,100	14207	63721	#145 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Urshan University Wentzville, MO Based in Wentzville, Urshan University accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Urshan University, there is a 63% first year retention rate and a 16% four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
146	Concordia University-Saint Paul	62	97.61	930 – 1,210	18028	50646	#146 2027 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 98% 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 62 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,646
147	Oglala Lakota College	62	100	--	3173	20536	#147 2027 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $15 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,536
148	Dickinson State University	61.89	59.39	930 – 1,120	14698	48628	#148 2027 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 59% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
149	Clarkson College	61	78.18	1,010 – 1,110	18289	62339	#149 2027 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 78% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $18,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
150	Maharishi International University	61	95.7	960 – 1,220	16281	26468	#150 2027 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 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at Maharishi International University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,468
151	Mount Marty University	61	86.03	1,080 – 1,210	22242	46984	#151 2027 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 non selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 459 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. First Year Retention Rate 61 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
152	Kansas Wesleyan University	60	71.9	1,010 – 1,170	22930	44811	#152 2027 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 72% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
153	Lincoln University	60	0	800 – 1,040	14002	32185	#153 2027 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 60 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,002 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
154	Missouri Southern State University	59.2	96.56	990 – 1,230	11626	37866	#154 2027 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 70% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
155	Mission University	59	100	1,010 – 1,140	23118	30600	#155 2027 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
156	University of Minnesota Rochester	58.56	75.52	1,120 – 1,310	14953	57984	#156 2027 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 76% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of students at the University of Minnesota Rochester will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and around 57% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % 16.3% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
157	Sterling College	58.33	87.59	970 – 1,240	23531	40722	#157 2027 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 88% 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 58% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 16.7% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
158	Bellevue University	58	100	--	16210	57732	#158 2027 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 23% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,210 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
159	Donnelly College	58	100	--	11058	34791	#159 2027 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 71% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Donnelly College, there is a 58% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,791
160	McPherson College	58	55.33	930 – 1,180	27110	41446	#160 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) McPherson College McPherson, KS Found in McPherson, McPherson College’s acceptance rate is 55%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending McPherson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 55.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
161	Ottawa University-Ottawa	58	82.96	870 – 1,100	28185	49139	#161 2027 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 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 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 58% and 23% of students will earn their degree in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
162	Park University	58	69.04	930 – 1,140	19519	50550	#162 2027 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 $35 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
163	William Woods University	58	71.18	1,040 – 1,240	27092	39265	#163 2027 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 71% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
164	Graceland University-Lamoni	56	80.83	890 – 1,170	19574	40792	#164 2027 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 % Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
165	Missouri Western State University	55.6	99.81	890 – 1,140	13126	37499	#165 2027 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 77% 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 55% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
166	Calvary University	55	71.74	950 – 1,180	17066	33144	#166 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Calvary University Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Calvary University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 79% of students at Calvary University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
167	Missouri Valley College	53	69.22	900 – 1,060	18923	36902	#167 2027 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 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 53% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $18,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
168	Tabor College	53	64.58	830 – 1,100	20681	42896	#168 2027 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 40% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
169	William Penn University	53	73.11	930 – 1,140	22740	40189	#169 2027 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 73% 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 53 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
170	Barclay College	52	50.98	920 – 1,150	29692	35820	#170 2027 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 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 52 % Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
171	Chamberlain University-Missouri	50	100	--	31591	59213	#171 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO Located in St. Louis, Chamberlain University-Missouri accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $95 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 75% of students attending Chamberlain University-Missouri currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
172	Cleveland University-Kansas City	50	69.23	930 – 1,080	35764	48763	#172 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS Based in Overland Park, Cleveland University-Kansas City’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Cleveland University-Kansas City will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
173	Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies	50	0	--	12389	37508	#173 2027 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 50 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
174	Logan University	50	64.29	910 – 1,110	21455	42378	#174 2027 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 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
175	Webster University	46.01	86.18	970 – 1,280	29503	39656	#175 2027 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 86% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 46% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % 33.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
176	Southwestern College	46	47.29	870 – 1,130	29488	48034	#176 2027 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 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % 16.4% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $29,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
177	Central Christian College of Kansas	45	52.8	920 – 1,120	12143	37685	#177 2027 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 53% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 45 % Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
178	Kansas Christian College	45	100	--	16527	63721	#178 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas Christian College Overland Park, KS Found in Overland Park, Kansas Christian College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Kansas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 45%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 45 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
179	Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College	44	0	--	11723	50863	#179 2027 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 First Year Retention Rate 44 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
180	Waldorf University	44	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#180 2027 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 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 44 % Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
181	Bethany College	43	56	860 – 1,090	28192	40805	#181 2027 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 Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. First Year Retention Rate 43 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
182	Capella University	42	100	--	17199	48500	#182 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Capella University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Capella University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 42 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,199 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,500
183	National American University-Rapid City	33	100	--	31062	29641	#183 2027 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 100% 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 33 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,641