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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

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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	Princeton University	90	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 90 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
2	University of Pennsylvania	89	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 89 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
3	Cornell University	88	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
4	Yale University	88	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 88 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
5	Brown University	86	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
6	Columbia University in the City of New York	86	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
7	Dartmouth College	86	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
8	Harvard University	86	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
9	Barnard College	85	7.96	1,450 – 1,540	27738	60411	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

90 %

4.6%

1,510 – 1,570

$19,811

$87,815

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

89 % 3.5%

5.4%

1,500 – 1,570

$26,017

$90,555

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

88 % 1.1%

8.4%

1,490 – 1,570

$26,455

$87,830

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

88 % 4.8%

3.9%

1,470 – 1,570

$26,044

$81,765

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

86 % 2.4%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

86 % 2.4%

3.9%

1,510 – 1,590

$20,869

$88,535

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

86 % 2.3%

5.4%

1,500 – 1,580

$17,322

$82,541

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

86 %

3.7%

1,510 – 1,590

$17,900

$99,572

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Ivy Group

85 %

8.0%

1,450 – 1,540

$27,738

$60,411

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