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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist

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

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Bethlehem College & Seminary	100	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	0	50472	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
2	Samford University	93	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
3	Baylor University	90.9	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 91 % Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
4	Bethel University	85.71	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
5	Anderson University	82.57	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
6	Appalachian Bible College	82	98.57	1,030 – 1,210	18749	52139	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV Found in Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Appalachian Bible College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,139
7	Maranatha Baptist University	79	70.87	1,040 – 1,300	26001	40403	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
8	Campbell University	76	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	24517	45511	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
9	University of Sioux Falls	74	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
10	William Carey University	74	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
11	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	73	49.68	1,030 – 1,220	18288	33372	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 50% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
12	Franklin College	73	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
13	East Texas Baptist University	71	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
14	Judson University	71	62.4	910 – 1,190	21331	45374	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
15	Florida Memorial University	70	74.31	--	18366	28943	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 25% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
16	Houston Christian University	69.3	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
17	Georgetown College	69.06	91.06	970 – 1,150	14878	40393	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,230 applicants, 26% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,435 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 551 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
18	Oklahoma Baptist University	68	63.27	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
19	Shaw University	67	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
20	Charleston Southern University	66	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
21	Eastern University	65.5	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
22	Hardin-Simmons University	65.33	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
23	Benedict College	65	67.3	840 – 1,030	18146	24908	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Benedict College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Benedict College’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 64% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,146 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,908
24	Missouri Baptist University	65	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
25	University of the Cumberlands	65	71.39	1,010 – 1,210	11555	39046	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 71%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 69% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
26	Dallas Baptist University	64.4	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 89%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $16,006 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
27	Shorter University	63	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
28	Virginia Union University	63	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
29	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	62.4	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
30	Averett University	62.39	47.8	870 – 1,150	24091	46273	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 48% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 62% and 36% of students will graduate in four years. Business Administration and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 47.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
31	Central Baptist College	61	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
32	Bluefield University	59	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
33	Mission University	57	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
34	Morris College	55	98.28	--	20397	24250	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
35	Virginia University of Lynchburg	51	81.73	--	17734	24718	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
36	Howard Payne University	48	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 48 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
37	Brewton-Parker Christian University	46	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
38	Simmons College of Kentucky	46	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $19,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732
39	Arlington Baptist University	35	79.23	--	26503	32206	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more First Year Retention Rate 35 % Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
40	Arkansas Baptist College	31	57.74	--	11047	22652	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 31% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 31 % Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
41	Ottawa University-Ottawa	25	80.03	860 – 1,100	28126	49139	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 25 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
42	Baptist Health Sciences University	0	67.76	1,010 – 1,210	15395	59224	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
43	Campbellsville University	0	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
44	Carson-Newman University	0	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
45	Cedarville University	0	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
46	Corban University	0	89.74	1,010 – 1,240	26028	41735	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 47 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the most popular. First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
47	Luther Rice College & Seminary	0	91.67	--	3935	50438	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,438
48	Ottawa University-Surprise	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
49	Trinity Baptist College	0	62.5	890 – 1,070	18671	33640	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 62.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,640
50	Veritas Baptist College	0	100	--	17043	30634	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – American Baptist Veritas Baptist College Lawrenceburg, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634