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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona

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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	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	85	92.61	1,060 – 1,260	17779	52843	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 85% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
2	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	83.8	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
3	University of Arizona	83.22	83.51	1,060 – 1,320	19055	47665	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
4	University of Advancing Technology	77	98.22	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and 26% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
5	Northern Arizona University	76.89	89.61	1,010 – 1,250	16371	47308	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Information Technology, though there are 176 degree programs available. 98% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,702 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
6	Prescott College	74	94.51	1,020 – 1,260	23377	33539	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued their studies at......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539
7	Grand Canyon University	72	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
8	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	68	100	--	36352	32840	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Located in Phoenix, Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 0% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
9	Chamberlain University-Arizona	67	90.91	--	36087	59213	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Chamberlain University-Arizona accepts 91% of applicants. They request $95 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Chamberlain University-Arizona currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
10	Sessions College	67	95.65	--	15124	51847	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Sessions College Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, Sessions College accepts 96% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $75 to apply. Approximately 14% of students at Sessions College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
11	Central Arizona College	61	85.66	--	5544	36057	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Based in Coolidge, Central Arizona College accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,057
12	Arizona Christian University	54	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
13	Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson	50	100	--	33771	59213	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson Tucson, AZ Located in Tucson, Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson will receive institutional grant aid. 50% of students continued their studies......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
14	Ottawa University-Surprise	50	78.15	880 – 1,110	34037	49139	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 50% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $34,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
15	Dine College	48	100	--	5916	23195	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Found in Tsaile, Dine College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 15% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $2,391 each. 48% of students continued their studies at Dine College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 48 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
16	University of Phoenix-Arizona	41	0	--	13599	35359	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ First Year Retention Rate 41 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359
17	American InterContinental University System	36	97.94	--	14726	27823	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Located in Chandler, American InterContinental University System’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 36% and 4% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 36 % Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
18	Brookline College-Phoenix	25	100	--	27550	32705	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Brookline College-Phoenix accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 0% of students at Brookline College-Phoenix will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 25 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
19	Crestpoint University	25	0	--	14930	34769	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Arizona Crestpoint University Phoenix, AZ First Year Retention Rate 25 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,769