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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational

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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	Beulah Heights University	100	100	--	0	21108	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Beulah Heights University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,108
2	Grace School of Theology	100	100	--	0	63721	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Grace School of Theology The Woodlands, TX Based in The Woodlands, Grace School of Theology’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 0% of students attending Grace School of Theology currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Taylor University	94	98.81	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 61 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 94 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
4	Messiah University	88.41	81.07	1,160 – 1,380	29408	50192	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 81.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
5	Belmont University	85.44	93.67	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
6	The Master's University and Seminary	85	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
7	Moody Bible Institute	84	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
8	Gordon College	81	90.01	1,110 – 1,350	25299	45839	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 35 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Business Administration and Management, General program....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
9	LeTourneau University	79	48.79	1,120 – 1,380	29799	51058	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
10	Cornerstone University	78	77.77	1,000 – 1,220	21335	42598	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University accepts 78% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Cornerstone University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
11	Georgetown College	73.75	93.37	1,080 – 1,210	15160	40393	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Georgetown College dates back to 1829. During the last admissions cycle, it accepted 1,320 applicants, 27% of which enrolled. 100% of students receive grant aid, $41,739 each on average. Student athletes could also receive athletic scholarships. 518 Tigers compete in Football, Baseball, and Soccer, among other sports. First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,160 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,393
12	Bryan College-Dayton	71	100	980 – 1,190	18159	45559	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
13	Palm Beach Atlantic University	68	81.99	960 – 1,230	31231	42366	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $31,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
14	Montreat College	59	69.2	1,060 – 1,270	28112	39763	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 89% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
15	South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary	54	100	--	21751	35869	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Deerfield Beach, FL Based in Deerfield Beach, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 13% of students at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary will receive institutional grant aid. At South Florida Bible College and Theological......Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,751 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,869
16	The King's University	50	60.64	870 – 1,130	13940	30883	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational The King's University Southlake, TX Found in Southlake, The King's University accepts 61% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 36% of students attending The King's University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and 6% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,883
17	Ecclesia College	48	73.81	420 – 670	24552	32147	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 48% of students decide to stay at Ecclesia......Read more First Year Retention Rate 48 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 420 – 670 Avg. Net Price $24,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
18	Trinity College of Florida	28	91.89	830 – 1,030	15529	29914	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Interdenominational Trinity College of Florida Trinity, FL Found in Trinity, Trinity College of Florida accepts 92% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Trinity College of Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 28 % Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $15,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,914