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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American 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	Miami University-Oxford	73	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	28229	49773	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
2	University at Buffalo	59	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20529	53742	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 59 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
3	Ball State University	50	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13599	44394	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 50 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
4	Ohio University-Main Campus	49	84.99	1,110 – 1,310	21907	48991	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 49 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
5	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	47	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	24283	41281	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Found in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accepts 81% of applicants and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, there......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
6	Kent State University at Kent	47	86.34	990 – 1,220	21278	40179	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
7	Central Michigan University	36	89.82	980 – 1,210	17575	46567	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 93% of students. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
8	Northern Illinois University	33	69.79	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
9	University of Toledo	33	92.02	1,130 – 1,330	17844	44162	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
10	Western Michigan University	28	84.6	1,000 – 1,230	17331	45356	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
11	University of Akron Main Campus	27	59.67	930 – 1,210	14693	42269	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 27% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % 22.7% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
12	Eastern Michigan University	22	79.64	930 – 1,180	15742	43148	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 22 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148

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

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

73 %

75.4%

1,220 – 1,380

$28,229

$49,773

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

59 % 1.7%

74.2%

1,220 – 1,390

$20,529

$53,742

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

50 % 7.4%

85.5%

1,080 – 1,260

$13,599

$44,394

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

49 % 3.9%

85.0%

1,110 – 1,310

$21,907

$48,991

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

47 % 2.2%

81.0%

1,010 – 1,240

$24,283

$41,281

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

47 % 7.8%

86.3%

990 – 1,220

$21,278

$40,179

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

36 % 5.9%

89.8%

980 – 1,210

$17,575

$46,567

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

33 % 6.5%

69.8%

960 – 1,180

$14,243

$46,113

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

33 % 3.1%

92.0%

1,130 – 1,330

$17,844

$44,162

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

28 %

84.6%

1,000 – 1,230

$17,331

$45,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

27 % 22.7%

59.7%

930 – 1,210

$14,693

$42,269

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Mid-American Conference

22 % 4.3%

79.6%

930 – 1,180

$15,742

$43,148

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