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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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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	Claflin University	40.6028368794326	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
2	Winston-Salem State University	30.010718113612	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 30 % Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
3	Lincoln University	27.313769751693	64.31	820 – 960	14473	32865	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 76% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
4	Virginia Union University	25	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 last year. 11% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 25 % Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
5	Virginia State University	24.3534482758621	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 24 % Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
6	Johnson C Smith University	21.6138328530259	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 22 % Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
7	Bowie State University	17.852684144819	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 18 % Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
8	Livingstone College	17.5487465181058	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 18 % Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
9	Bluefield State University	17.0212765957447	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 17 % Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
10	Shaw University	9.74358974358974	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 10 % Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

41 %

64.9%

870 – 1,010

$17,272

$29,227

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

30 %

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,989

$40,557

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

27 % 8.1%

64.3%

820 – 960

$14,473

$32,865

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

25 %

98.0%

850 – 890

$11,483

$27,977

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

24 %

88.6%

840 – 1,070

$17,840

$33,630

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

22 %

45.2%

790 – 980

$19,705

$31,478

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

18 %

82.4%

900 – 1,190

$17,287

$43,877

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

18 %

59.3%

800 – 980

$12,826

$24,024

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

17 %

97.2%

890 – 1,090

$15,814

$35,030

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

10 %

80.2%

660 – 870

$16,445

$26,148

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