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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee

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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	Vanderbilt University	96	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Econometrics and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 96 % Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
2	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	91.9	41.6	1,210 – 1,400	20885	47782	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
3	Rhodes College	91.49	50.35	1,320 – 1,460	30590	48898	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $30,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
4	Union University	89.35	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
5	The University of the South	88.9	56.9	1,230 – 1,400	33616	53456	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. First Year Retention Rate 89 % Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
6	Belmont University	87	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
7	Lipscomb University	83	67.74	1,090 – 1,350	27386	50454	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,386 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
8	Lee University	82	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20222	38082	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 89% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
9	Southern Adventist University	82	66.61	970 – 1,260	25374	44818	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Located in Collegedale, Southern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Southern Adventist University currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students decide to stay at Southern Adventist......Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
10	Freed-Hardeman University	81	90.61	1,010 – 1,230	18267	40086	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 91% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and 58% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $18,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,086
11	Middle Tennessee State University	79.3	69.09	1,040 – 1,240	12700	39941	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
12	Milligan University	79	70.27	1,090 – 1,290	21463	43168	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
13	University of Memphis	77.4	72.03	970 – 1,180	13656	40921	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee University of Memphis Memphis, TN 475 Tigers at the University of Memphis compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS American Athletic Conference. Until 2020, the school’s mascot was a live tiger, known as TOM. Since then, Pouncer, a costumed mascot, has taken over the job. Kinesiology and Exercise Science is a popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,921
14	Tennessee Technological University	77	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
15	The University of Tennessee-Martin	76.96	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
16	Christian Brothers University	75	86.7	1,020 – 1,200	17068	48592	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Located in Memphis, Christian Brothers University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,592
17	Nossi College of Art and Design	75	43.27	--	23745	28099	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 43% and charges $150 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $591 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
18	East Tennessee State University	74	87.06	1,010 – 1,240	16033	38704	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
19	Johnson University	74	53.77	980 – 1,160	20713	35649	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
20	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	74	77.02	1,040 – 1,210	13801	42209	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 77% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
21	Fisk University	73	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
22	Trevecca Nazarene University	73	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
23	Visible Music College	73	28.68	930 – 1,180	25502	32345	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Visible Music College Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Visible Music College accepts 29% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 28.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $25,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,345
24	Maryville College	71	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
25	Lincoln Memorial University	69.5	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
26	Austin Peay State University	66.14	96.38	--	14679	38779	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Found in Clarksville, Austin Peay State University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,779
27	Bryan College-Dayton	65	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
28	Welch College	65	57.91	930 – 1,210	19214	34190	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Welch College Gallatin, TN Based in Gallatin, Welch College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students attending Welch College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,190
29	Tennessee Wesleyan University	64	59.41	940 – 1,140	16414	45987	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 15.0% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
30	The University of Tennessee Southern	64	82.71	1,010 – 1,150	15642	36151	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Found in Pulaski, The University of Tennessee Southern’s acceptance rate is 83%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 89% of students attending The University of Tennessee Southern currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and around 24% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
31	Cumberland University	62	67	1,040 – 1,210	17669	52246	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Found in Lebanon, Cumberland University accepts 67% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Cumberland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 41% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,246
32	South College	62	54.39	--	16584	37570	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee South College Knoxville, TN Based in Knoxville, South College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students attending South College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 54.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,570
33	King University	60.1	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
34	Le Moyne-Owen College	60	97.17	800 – 930	8362	25992	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Le Moyne-Owen College Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Le Moyne-Owen College’s acceptance rate is 97% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued studying at Le Moyne-Owen College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % 25.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $8,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,992
35	Bethel University	59	97.17	840 – 1,170	20606	38990	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Bethel University McKenzie, TN Based in McKenzie, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 59% and 26% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 59 % 28.6% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,990
36	Tusculum University	58	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
37	Baptist Health Sciences University	53	67.76	1,010 – 1,080	15395	59224	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Baptist Health Sciences University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 61% of students attending Baptist Health Sciences University currently receive institutional grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
38	Lane College	45	54.39	800 – 930	13384	24623	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Lane College Jackson, TN Based in Jackson, Lane College’s acceptance rate is 54% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 42% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 45 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 54.4% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,623
39	Strayer University-Tennessee	40	0	--	18466	36582	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Strayer University-Tennessee Memphis, TN First Year Retention Rate 40 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
40	Tennessee State University	33.5	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 34 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
41	Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers	31	87.06	--	28357	28876	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN Based in Chattanooga, Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 31 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,876
42	Carson-Newman University	0	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
43	Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus	0	0	--	25441	59213	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus Nashville, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
44	Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga	0	95.44	--	25215	26349	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,349
45	SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville	0	61.18	--	20409	51697	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,697
46	The University of Tennessee Health Science Center	0	90	--	0	68668	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Tennessee The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,668