2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight

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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	St. John Fisher University	65.8901830282862	66.07	1,110 – 1,320	30540	61198	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St. John Fisher University accepts around 66% of applicants – 20% of which enroll. 100% of students receive grant aid, with an average of $24,530 per student. Many undergraduates declare their major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 66 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
2	Nazareth University	64.3410852713178	74.09	1,210 – 1,340	30785	47717	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 64 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
3	SUNY College at Geneseo	61.4192495921697	33.33	1,200 – 1,350	19115	51097	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 33%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 61 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
4	Houghton University	61.2334801762115	89	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 61 % 11.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
5	State University of New York at Cortland	59.4863297431649	62.4	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 62% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 59 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
6	Russell Sage College	49.5726495726496	59.77	1,090 – 1,160	21046	51139	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 49% four......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 50 % 13.6% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
7	Keuka College	44.4816053511706	81.51	850 – 1,250	24628	50940	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 67% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % 14.9% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,628 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
8	Hartwick College	44.4148936170213	84.82	1,190 – 1,290	31712	50452	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
9	Elmira College	43.3179723502304	80.54	1,310 – 1,510	23682	49057	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 81% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $25,189 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 43 % 28.2% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $23,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
10	SUNY Brockport	41.1671924290221	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15725	47164	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
11	Utica University	39.4941634241245	91.87	1,120 – 1,310	20295	57422	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 39 % 13.3% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
12	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	34.1216216216216	72.36	--	15283	45460	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 34 % Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
13	SUNY Morrisville	28.8461538461538	91.67	990 – 1,230	15960	39759	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $3,298 on average. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 29 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759