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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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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	Texas Christian University	92.9	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
2	Chapman University	91.81	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
3	Transylvania University	86.1	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
4	Columbia College	79.29	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
5	Bushnell University	76	67.28	970 – 1,040	22534	43484	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,178 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
6	Drury University	76	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
7	William Woods University	72	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
8	University of Lynchburg	70.61	43.01	1,000 – 1,250	22921	44261	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, the University of Lynchburg accepts 43% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Lynchburg will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,921 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
9	Barton College	65	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
10	Midway University	65	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
11	Culver-Stockton College	64.8	65.18	--	22103	40673	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
12	Bethany College	63.41	60.49	930 – 1,110	16844	37124	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bethany College Bethany, WV Located in Bethany, Bethany College accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Bethany College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $28,014 on average. 63% of students continued studying at Bethany College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
13	Jarvis Christian University	53	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
14	Eureka College	50.4	85	880 – 1,160	20215	42968	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 42% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 16.0% Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968
15	Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies	0	0	--	13749	37508	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508