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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian 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	Milligan University	62	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 62 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
2	Johnson University	58	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 58 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
3	Columbia International University	57	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 57 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
4	Bryan College-Dayton	49	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 49 % 28.9% 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
5	Columbia College	46	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 46 % 23.3% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
6	Tennessee Wesleyan University	44	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % 33.3% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
7	Brenau University	39	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 39 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
8	Bluefield University	33	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % 50.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
9	Kentucky Christian University	32	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % 28.0% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
10	Truett McConnell University	27	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
11	Montreat College	26	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 26 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
12	Point University	23	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
13	University of Pikeville	23	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
14	Reinhardt University	20	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 20 % 13.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411