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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana

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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	University of Notre Dame	99	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more First Year Retention Rate 99 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
2	Wabash College	93	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	23913	52667	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $38,864 each - and 83% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
3	Purdue University-Main Campus	92.9	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
4	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	91.7	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
5	Indiana University-Bloomington	91.06	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
6	DePauw University	89.57	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are commonly chosen majors. First Year Retention Rate 90 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
7	Taylor University	89	73.53	1,120 – 1,360	25698	45142	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 2 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
8	Saint Mary's College	88.1	75.97	1,160 – 1,340	30389	53470	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s somewhat selective and has a 20% yield. 88% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
9	Butler University	87.5	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $40,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
10	University of Evansville	83.3	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 83 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
11	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	82.2	82.21	1,050 – 1,220	23364	51329	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 82% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
12	Goshen College	80	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
13	Grace College and Theological Seminary	80	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
14	Hanover College	78	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
15	Trine University	78	84.69	1,110 – 1,310	25580	53010	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Trine University Angola, IN Found in Angola, Trine University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Trine University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 84.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
16	Ball State University	77.7	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
17	Earlham College	77	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
18	Marian University	76	95.32	970 – 1,200	23225	55704	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Marian University Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, Marian University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
19	Valparaiso University	75.4	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
20	Martin University	75	82.21	--	13879	25539	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Martin University Indianapolis, IN Located in Indianapolis, Martin University’s acceptance rate is 82%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and 0% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most students attending this......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,539
21	University of Southern Indiana	75	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
22	Oakland City University	74	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
23	Franklin College	73	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
24	Huntington University	73	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
25	Indiana University-Northwest	71.36	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
26	Bethel University	71	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
27	University of Indianapolis	71	66.48	970 – 1,190	19903	46452	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
28	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	70.72	95.97	880 – 1,080	20897	47944	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Based in Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
29	Anderson University	70	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
30	Indiana University-Kokomo	69.34	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
31	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	67	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
32	Purdue University Fort Wayne	66.7	83.89	990 – 1,240	12619	42873	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Located in Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 63% of students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,873
33	Purdue University Northwest	66	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
34	Indiana State University	65.85	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
35	Indiana University-South Bend	65.09	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
36	Holy Cross College	65	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
37	Indiana University-Southeast	63.44	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
38	Indiana University-Indianapolis	62.89	76.37	1,050 – 1,240	11592	47173	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 75% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 13.2% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
39	Indiana Institute of Technology	62	57.13	950 – 1,160	22148	29717	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Found in Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Indiana Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
40	Indiana University-East	61.76	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
41	Manchester University	60.2	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
42	Vincennes University	50	79.41	--	10932	35834	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Vincennes University Vincennes, IN Located in Vincennes, Vincennes University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 62% of students attending Vincennes University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % 25.4% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,834
43	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	40	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 40 % Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
44	Chamberlain University-Indiana	0	100	--	30822	59213	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,822 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
45	Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies	0	0	--	18950	29717	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
46	Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global	0	0	--	16162	51329	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
47	John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences	0	100	--	23580	63721	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences South Bend, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
48	Marian University-Ancilla	0	89.53	--	24675	55704	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Marian University-Ancilla Plymouth, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
49	Mid-America College of Funeral Service	0	82.21	--	23905	42193	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Mid-America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,905 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,193
50	Purdue University Global	0	0	--	9494	32973	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,973
51	Veritas Baptist College	0	100	--	17043	30634	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Indiana Veritas Baptist College Lawrenceburg, IN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,634