2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rice University	88	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
2	United States Naval Academy	88	9.27	1,210 – 1,410	0	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	United States Military Academy	85	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 78% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 12.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Tulane University of Louisiana	81	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	47427	50220	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 81 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
5	Temple University	62	80.41	1,030 – 1,240	28088	50860	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 84% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 62% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 62 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
6	University of South Florida	61	43.19	1,150 – 1,330	11579	48328	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 43% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 61 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $11,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
7	University of Tulsa	60	61.51	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 60 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
8	Florida Atlantic University	48	66.13	1,050 – 1,210	10225	45647	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 84% of students decide to stay at......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 48 % 29.7% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,647
9	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	48	79.6	1,110 – 1,320	15045	48812	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 48 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,812
10	East Carolina University	45	89.21	1,080 – 1,240	13755	46420	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference East Carolina University Greenville, NC Found in Greenville, East Carolina University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. About 52% of students attending East Carolina University currently receive institutional grant aid. At East Carolina University, there is a 83% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 45 % Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,420
11	University of Alabama at Birmingham	44	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	46572	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
12	University of North Texas	42	72.23	990 – 1,240	15965	46304	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference University of North Texas Denton, TX Located in Denton, the University of North Texas’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year graduation rate is 42%. Computer and......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 42 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
13	The University of Texas at San Antonio	32	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10959	46340	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 64% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,340
14	Wichita State University	31	93.95	930 – 1,220	14228	44043	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and around 31% of students will graduate within four......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 31 % 24.0% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
15	University of Memphis	28	72.03	970 – 1,180	12756	40921	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – American Athletic Conference 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,921