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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant

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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	St Luke's College	100	44.44	930 – 1,110	12771	54850	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant St Luke's College Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, St Luke's College’s acceptance rate is 44% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,850
2	University of Northwestern-St Paul	83	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
3	Oral Roberts University	80.4	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
4	Grace Christian University	80	99.31	850 – 1,140	14127	31450	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Located in Wyoming, Grace Christian University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students attending Grace Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,450
5	Life Pacific University	77	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
6	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	73.3	82.91	980 – 1,260	19204	32083	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
7	Bethany Lutheran College	72	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
8	Gods Bible School and College	69	64.03	960 – 1,170	7233	29555	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College accepts 64% of applicants and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Gods Bible School and College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $7,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,555
9	Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa	67	84.38	--	5607	20908	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Based in Rio Piedras, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. About 0% of students at Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,908
10	Bethel College-North Newton	64.5	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant 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 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
11	William Jessup University	61	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
12	Pacific Rim Christian University	60	70	--	22668	63721	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
13	Graceland University-Lamoni	56	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant 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 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
14	Ohio Christian University	51	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
15	Kuyper College	50	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 34% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
16	Bethesda University	47	79.48	--	13965	37397	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 47 % Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
17	Manor College	33	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 33 % Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
18	Calvary University	0	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Calvary University Kansas City, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
19	Faith International University	0	89.36	--	18361	52989	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Faith International University Tacoma, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
20	Hobe Sound Bible College	0	24.03	840 – 1,200	10226	25150	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 24.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $10,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
21	Manna University	0	100	--	16384	33431	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Manna University Fayetteville, NC First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,431
22	New Saint Andrews College	0	83.89	1,160 – 1,360	16064	52440	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
23	Urshan College	0	83.87	950 – 1,130	12427	63721	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Urshan College Wentzville, MO First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
24	Valor Christian College	0	0	--	23991	50472	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant Valor Christian College Canal Winchester, OH First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
25	World Mission University	0	77.78	--	16598	63721	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Other Protestant World Mission University Los Angeles, CA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721