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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois

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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	Saint Anthony College of Nursing	100	100	--	30212	57432	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Based in Rockford, Saint Anthony College of Nursing accepts 100% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Anthony College of Nursing currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,212 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,432
2	University of Chicago	99	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
3	Northwestern University	98	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more First Year Retention Rate 98 % Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
4	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	95.33	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." First Year Retention Rate 95 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
5	Wheaton College	92.47	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
6	Lake Forest College	89.4	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
7	VanderCook College of Music	88	91.67	880 – 1,130	21306	45704	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, VanderCook College of Music accepts 92% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending VanderCook College of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At VanderCook......Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,704
8	DePaul University	86.42	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	54695	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
9	Hebrew Theological College	86	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	32793	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Also known as “Skokie Yeshiva,” the Hebrew Theological College opened in 1921. A very small school, students can also enjoy small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 86% return to the school after completing their first year, and many study Jewish/Judaic Studies. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,793
10	Loyola University Chicago	84.9	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	58411	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 84% and around 66% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
11	Moody Bible Institute	84	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois 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
12	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	84	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
13	University of Illinois Chicago	82.51	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	53218	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Around 24,000 undergraduates are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago, and it's the largest university within the Chicago metropolitan area. With 16 colleges, it offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
14	Augustana College	82	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	49849	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
15	Bradley University	82	74.59	1,060 – 1,290	23787	59114	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
16	Illinois Wesleyan University	82	48.54	1,120 – 1,330	28644	56082	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 49% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
17	Illinois State University	81.88	85.55	1,000 – 1,230	21369	50599	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 51% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
18	Lewis University	81.87	69.16	990 – 1,270	18959	56095	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,095
19	Illinois Institute of Technology	81	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	70803	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
20	Knox College	80.81	77.2	1,150 – 1,440	25709	37757	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
21	Illinois College	80.2	74.94	930 – 1,190	17375	40110	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $31,609....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 13.5% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,110
22	Elmhurst University	80.03	75.01	1,000 – 1,270	24629	52803	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
23	North Central College	79	83.77	1,090 – 1,320	23276	51762	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 741 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
24	Aurora University	78.8	82.04	910 – 1,150	19053	51237	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 6,040 applications. 16% of accepted students, or 810, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237
25	University of St Francis	76.78	65.28	900 – 1,160	14045	56648	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 76% first year retention rate and 53% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
26	Dominican University	76.33	88.79	870 – 1,140	13402	47907	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
27	Saint Xavier University	76	84.3	960 – 1,140	11318	50784	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Saint Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,784
28	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	76	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	46384	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 10,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
29	Principia College	75.36	68.98	1,060 – 1,290	18248	63721	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 75% of students stay on after the first year and 71% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 75 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
30	Monmouth College	74	90.85	1,010 – 1,230	17768	43158	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Found in Monmouth, Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 55% of students will graduate within four years. Business......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,158
31	Chamberlain University-Illinois	73	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
32	Northern Illinois University	73	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
33	Olivet Nazarene University	73	55.86	980 – 1,230	21281	49278	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois 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 % Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
34	Greenville University	71	97.66	820 – 1,260	20799	40307	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
35	Benedictine University	70.5	95.76	1,010 – 1,240	23139	50222	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
36	University of Illinois Springfield	70.43	83.16	950 – 1,210	10809	47432	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three in the University of Illinois system and is located in the state's capitol city. U of I offers 48 degree programs with Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst being the most sought after....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,432
37	North Park University	70.21	69.49	1,010 – 1,140	20372	49326	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and 37% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 13.2% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
38	Eastern Illinois University	69.3	70.73	890 – 1,150	13787	42694	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
39	Concordia University-Chicago	68.99	92.98	1,000 – 1,200	19073	44405	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 68% first year retention rate and a 37% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 13.1% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
40	Blackburn College	67	63.19	890 – 1,150	18460	36665	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
41	McKendree University	67	71.72	920 – 1,300	22444	49439	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
42	Millikin University	66.7	76.5	950 – 1,180	22813	43100	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 76% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and around 43% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,813 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
43	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	66.7	94.44	910 – 1,200	13473	43087	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
44	Columbia College Chicago	66.1	73.8	--	29473	32596	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
45	DeVry University-Illinois	65	98.37	680 – 1,020	30889	42178	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 11% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 680 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $30,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
46	Rockford University	65	92.89	870 – 1,080	23642	45847	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 47% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
47	Judson University	64	89.05	860 – 1,160	18673	45374	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
48	Quincy University	63	55.1	1,020 – 1,210	19477	43331	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Quincy University Quincy, IL Located in Quincy, Quincy University accepts 55% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quincy University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,331
49	Roosevelt University	62	97.16	910 – 1,190	22366	42896	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 92% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $6,203 on average. 62% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
50	Governors State University	61.76	56.5	760 – 760	12756	45435	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 12.1% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
51	Western Illinois University	61.36	71.18	880 – 1,120	14208	43057	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 61% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
52	Chicago State University	57	43.26	790 – 980	10441	33805	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 43% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
53	Northeastern Illinois University	52.3	74.01	850 – 1,400	14140	43801	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University accepts 74% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northeastern Illinois University, there is a 52% first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 52 % Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $14,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,801
54	Eureka College	50.4	85	880 – 1,160	19128	42968	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 30% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968
55	National Louis University	50	95.05	850 – 930	13150	43562	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 24% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
56	East-West University	37	73.53	850 – 1,010	21872	21236	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Illinois East-West University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, East-West University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending East-West University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 37%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 37 % Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $21,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,236