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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

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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	Point Loma Nazarene University	85.5	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
2	Northwest Nazarene University	77.41	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
3	Olivet Nazarene University	73	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
4	Trevecca Nazarene University	73	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
5	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	72	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
6	MidAmerica Nazarene University	71	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 12.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
7	Southern Nazarene University	66.7	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
8	Nazarene Bible College	0	94	--	0	37119	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

86 % 0.7%

83.7%

1,200 – 1,400

$36,370

$54,811

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

77 % 2.0%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,250

$27,291

$45,488

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

73 % 6.4%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

73 % 2.7%

69.4%

980 – 1,190

$16,222

$46,065

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

72 %

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

71 % 12.7%

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$29,992

$57,433

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

67 %

77.0%

930 – 1,180

$19,825

$48,255

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Church of the Nazarene

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94.0%

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$0

$37,119

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