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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida

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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	DeVry University-Florida	100	33.33	--	29477	42178	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida DeVry University-Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, DeVry University-Florida accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending DeVry University-Florida will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
2	Herzing University-Tampa	100	89.66	--	20421	35295	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Herzing University-Tampa Tampa, FL Located in Tampa, Herzing University-Tampa accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 69% of students at Herzing University-Tampa currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
3	Rasmussen University-Florida	100	100	--	21432	41436	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL Based in Ocala, Rasmussen University-Florida’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Rasmussen University-Florida, there is a 100% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within......Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
4	San Ignacio University	100	0	--	24505	63721	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida San Ignacio University Doral, FL First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	South University-West Palm Beach	100	100	--	20271	34115	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL Located in Royal Palm Beach, South University-West Palm Beach’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 60% of students attending South University-West Palm Beach will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
6	Miami Regional University	97	84.26	--	19266	59213	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FL Found in Miami Springs, Miami Regional University accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students attending Miami Regional University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,266 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
7	University of Florida	97	20.33	1,340 – 1,480	11936	56398	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 555 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 20.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
8	Florida State University	96.6	23.83	1,310 – 1,430	15815	49814	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $15,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
9	University of Florida-Online	95	61.26	1,270 – 1,410	10965	56398	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL Based in Gainesville, the University of Florida-Online accepts 61% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 20% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 95%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 61.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $10,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
10	University of Central Florida	93.3	42.8	1,210 – 1,370	13351	47137	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 43% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 42% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $13,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
11	University of Miami	93.03	17.61	1,350 – 1,470	45397	61508	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 93%. With 183 available majors and programs, Finance, General is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
12	Hobe Sound Bible College	92	100	840 – 1,200	11926	25150	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Located in Hobe Sound, Hobe Sound Bible College accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
13	Florida International University	91.68	60.85	1,080 – 1,280	11178	47768	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $11,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
14	University of South Florida	91	40.71	1,170 – 1,340	11579	48328	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 41% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $11,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
15	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	90.39	18.65	1,040 – 1,190	13819	36153	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more First Year Retention Rate 90 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
16	University of West Florida	89	58.22	1,020 – 1,220	10092	42204	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 58% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
17	University of North Florida	86.55	68.15	1,010 – 1,240	11135	46546	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida accepts 68% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending the University of North Florida will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
18	Ringling College of Art and Design	85.7	67.94	--	62012	39650	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 99% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
19	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	85.5	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	42976	65391	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Located in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
20	The University of Tampa	85.18	43.63	1,180 – 1,320	35679	48397	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 44%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 61% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
21	Florida Atlantic University	85.12	54.97	1,060 – 1,240	10225	45647	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 85% of students decide to stay at......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,647
22	Beacon College	85	16.77	--	46997	19919	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Beacon College Leesburg, FL Beacon College is a Baccalaureate Colleges—Liberal Arts school focused on admitting and supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. It has a very low acceptance rate, at just 17%. 42% of attending students receive institution grants (an average of $38,284 each). First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
23	Florida Institute of Technology	83.28	57.96	1,140 – 1,330	37361	41941	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 10% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 99% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $25,218 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $37,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
24	Albizu University-Miami	83	75.71	--	19849	32168	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Albizu University-Miami Miami, FL Based in Miami, Albizu University-Miami accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students at Albizu University-Miami currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,168
25	Everglades University	83	69.02	--	27948	38557	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Everglades University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Everglades University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 72% of students at Everglades University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 12.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,557
26	Florida Gulf Coast University	83	63.44	1,040 – 1,210	12863	45029	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Based in Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 46% of students attending Florida Gulf Coast University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,029
27	Rollins College	81	52.85	1,200 – 1,370	39201	48239	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Tennis, among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 52.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
28	Florida National University-Main Campus	80	98.35	--	23043	29347	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
29	Florida Southern College	80	64.42	1,180 – 1,350	29384	47749	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
30	Ave Maria University	79	41.39	1,050 – 1,280	25294	43572	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in southwest Florida. Found in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, AMU is the first new Catholic university since 1963. The school has a 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 79% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 41.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
31	Nova Southeastern University	78	75.57	1,050 – 1,340	31858	58153	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 76% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 75.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
32	Lynn University	77	74.25	1,050 – 1,220	45469	41427	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $45,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
33	Florida College	76	69.66	980 – 1,220	24335	42430	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 70% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and around 29% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
34	New College of Florida	76	73.2	1,070 – 1,250	9078	32611	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida New College of Florida Sarasota, FL A Public school, the New College of Florida awards institutional grant aid to 100% of attending students. 153 athletes may also be eligible for athletic scholarships, as New College is a NAIA Division I institution. In class, students enjoy a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $9,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,611
35	Eckerd College	75.8	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	43884	37505	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $43,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
36	Florida Polytechnic University	74.7	34.77	1,140 – 1,320	13016	77545	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL Originally a part of the University of South Florida, Florida Polytechnic University branched off in 2012. It’s selective, only accepting around 35% of students. The 170-acre campus is home to a variety of labs including ones for 3-D printing, robotics, gaming, and cybersecurity. First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 34.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $13,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,545
37	Jacksonville University	74.31	57.48	1,130 – 1,290	24238	61991	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
38	Stetson University	73.18	71.67	960 – 1,220	20319	44792	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
39	Flagler College	71.7	78.7	1,090 – 1,260	32395	41963	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL Based in Saint Augustine, Flagler College’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 71% and 45% of students will earn their degree in four years. The common majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $32,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,963
40	Southeastern University	70.78	42.47	1,010 – 1,210	32334	36314	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Found in Lakeland, Southeastern University accepts 42% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,334 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,314
41	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	70.32	85.16	--	30723	37447	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL Found in Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $55 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,447
42	Ana G. Mendez University	70	0	--	19775	63721	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Ana G. Mendez University Orlando, FL First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
43	Palm Beach Atlantic University	68	81.99	960 – 1,230	31231	42366	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida 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
44	Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota	67	100	--	27810	59213	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota Sarasota, FL Located in Sarasota, Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 20% of students at Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
45	Southeastern College-Boynton Beach	67	87.04	--	28888	35935	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Southeastern College-Boynton Beach Boynton Beach, FL Found in Boynton Beach, Southeastern College-Boynton Beach accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Southeastern College-Boynton Beach will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,935
46	Barry University	64.54	96.63	910 – 1,100	23883	47637	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 97% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 64% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $23,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
47	Chamberlain University-Florida	63	90.91	--	27481	84533	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Chamberlain University-Florida Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Chamberlain University-Florida accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $95 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 50% of students attending Chamberlain University-Florida currently receive institutional grant aid. 63% of students decide to stay at Chamberlain University-Florida after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
48	Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville	63	0	--	28987	58951	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville Gainesville, FL First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
49	United International College	63	100	--	33234	63721	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida United International College Dania Beach, FL Found in Dania Beach, United International College accepts 100% of applicants and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $0 each. The first year retention rate is 63%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
50	AdventHealth University	61.05	84.31	1,030 – 1,150	29658	63230	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida AdventHealth University Orlando, FL Based in Orlando, AdventHealth University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At AdventHealth University, there is a 61% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $29,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,230
51	American Medical Academy	61	0	--	0	64774	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida American Medical Academy Miami, FL First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,774
52	West Coast University-Miami	60	100	--	32539	59213	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida West Coast University-Miami Doral, FL Located in Doral, West Coast University-Miami’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Miami currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At West Coast University-Miami, there is a 60% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
53	Saint Leo University	59	78.77	1,000 – 1,220	22599	41619	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 59% first year retention rate and a 38% four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
54	St. Thomas University	57	97.91	870 – 1,070	27844	44435	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, St- Thomas University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At St- Thomas University, there is a 57%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $27,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,435
55	Edward Waters University	54	84.95	820 – 990	12029	29809	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Edward Waters University Jacksonville, FL Located in Jacksonville, Edward Waters University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 75% of students at Edward Waters University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Edward Waters......Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 820 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,809
56	Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay	54	56.67	630 – 850	26935	59213	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay Saint Petersburg, FL Based in Saint Petersburg, Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 18% of students at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 54 % Acceptance Rate 56.7% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $26,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
57	South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary	54	100	--	21751	35869	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida 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
58	Full Sail University	53	0	--	37848	31917	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Full Sail University Winter Park, FL First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,917
59	Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota	50	100	--	28682	32840	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota University Park, FL Located in University Park, Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and around 0% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
60	Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa	50	100	--	38862	59213	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa Tampa, FL Based in Tampa, Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
61	Florida Memorial University	50	85.26	--	21679	28943	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications. About 24% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 50% first year retention rate and around 20% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
62	Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus	50	0	--	26075	58951	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus Pembroke Pines, FL First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,075 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
63	South University-Tampa	50	63.27	--	21139	34115	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida South University-Tampa Tampa, FL Based in Tampa, South University-Tampa’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending South University-Tampa currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 18% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
64	Atlantis University	49	0	--	16189	63721	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Atlantis University Miami, FL First Year Retention Rate 49 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
65	Warner University	44	42.81	800 – 1,060	20888	39589	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Warner University Lake Wales, FL Located in Lake Wales, Warner University’s acceptance rate is 43% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Warner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 44 % Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $20,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,589
66	Webber International University	41	69.4	840 – 1,060	30583	37691	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Webber International University Babson Park, FL Found in Babson Park, Webber International University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Webber International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. ......Read more First Year Retention Rate 41 % Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $30,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,691
67	Herzing University-Orlando	40	94.2	--	19844	35295	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL Found in Winter Park, Herzing University-Orlando’s acceptance rate is 94%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 62% of students at Herzing University-Orlando currently receive institutional grant aid. 40% of students continued studying at Herzing University-Orlando after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 40 % Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
68	Antigua College International	33	0	--	29351	63721	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Antigua College International Miami Lakes, FL First Year Retention Rate 33 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
69	Trinity College of Florida	28	91.89	830 – 1,030	15529	29914	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida 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
70	Baptist University of Florida	20	64.1	930 – 1,170	15753	31489	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL Located in Graceville, Baptist University of Florida accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 75% of students at Baptist University of Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 20%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 20 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,489
71	HCI College	5	47.32	--	35425	63721	#71 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida HCI College West Palm Beach, FL Found in West Palm Beach, HCI College accepts 47% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending HCI College will receive institutional grant aid. 5% of students continued their studies at HCI College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 5 % Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
72	Millennia Atlantic University	4	0	--	26879	63721	#72 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Florida Millennia Atlantic University Doral, FL First Year Retention Rate 4 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721