2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten 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	University of California-Los Angeles	86.129413752323	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
2	Northwestern University	83.4110938310005	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 83 % 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
3	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	82.2708578143361	16.42	1,390 – 1,530	17574	73762	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 45% of accepted students decide to attend. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 82 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
4	University of Maryland-College Park	77.5995470843555	45.03	1,400 – 1,540	16581	67785	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 78 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
5	University of Wisconsin-Madison	76.0397350993377	40.81	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
6	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	74.6059291395517	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 75 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
7	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	74.3174395819726	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference 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." Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 74 % 1.5% 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
8	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	74.3126598465473	78.87	1,250 – 1,440	17209	57984	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 74 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
9	Ohio State University-Main Campus	71.1595896636801	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 71 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
10	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	70.6386679920477	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27889	55620	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 70% of students will graduate within four......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 71 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
11	University of Southern California	70.6143128562381	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 71 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
12	Indiana University-Bloomington	70.0847457627119	75.89	1,230 – 1,430	17270	53417	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference 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 90% first year retention rate. 80% of students graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 70 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
13	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	68.9868750921693	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	61263	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 69 % Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
14	Purdue University-Main Campus	65.8803292787812	43.43	1,240 – 1,500	13722	60838	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 66 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
15	Michigan State University	61.9834710743802	83.24	1,100 – 1,330	23657	55084	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 62 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
16	University of Iowa	60.7106598984772	79.9	1,090 – 1,320	21765	52696	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 61 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
17	University of Oregon	57.1044374719857	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 57 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
18	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	54.3107531975367	88.07	1,080 – 1,320	18322	47692	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Lincoln is the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The school got its start in 1869, just two years after Nebraska joined the United States. Alumni include Johnny Carson, Warren Buffett, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic athletes....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 54 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692