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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College 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	Plymouth State University	45.9209419680404	97.73	880 – 1,080	20183	46466	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 72% first year retention rate......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 46 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
2	Worcester State University	44.7247706422018	87.99	970 – 1,210	12778	50233	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 45 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
3	Westfield State University	42.8857715430862	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17406	46861	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 42% of students will graduate......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 43 % Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
4	Fitchburg State University	37.7049180327869	88.85	980 – 1,200	15340	41999	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular area of study at Fitchburg State University for undergraduates, though the school awards up to Post-master's certificates. The public school’s main campus is 79 acres, but it also has an additional 120 acres nearby for biological study....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 38 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
5	Salem State University	36.0072926162261	95.88	990 – 1,160	17541	48209	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 68 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,541 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
6	Framingham State University	35.8208955223881	83.66	1,100 – 1,280	16114	46611	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
7	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	35.6890459363958	91.31	960 – 1,180	16544	36803	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Psychology, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Baseball, among others. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % 22.9% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
8	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	33.8461538461538	89.16	960 – 1,270	21094	51475	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 89% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 34 % 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475

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 – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

46 % 5.8%

97.7%

880 – 1,080

$20,183

$46,466

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

45 % 6.3%

88.0%

970 – 1,210

$12,778

$50,233

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

43 %

86.7%

1,000 – 1,210

$17,406

$46,861

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

38 % 0.3%

88.9%

980 – 1,200

$15,340

$41,999

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

36 %

95.9%

990 – 1,160

$17,541

$48,209

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

36 %

83.7%

1,100 – 1,280

$16,114

$46,611

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

36 % 22.9%

91.3%

960 – 1,180

$16,544

$36,803

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

34 % 11.1%

89.2%

960 – 1,270

$21,094

$51,475

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