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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic 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	Macalester College	81.4741035856574	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	46244	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 81 % 10.5% Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
2	Carleton College	81.3333333333333	21.78	1,450 – 1,550	28047	53989	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
3	College of Saint Benedict	80.1369863013699	91.9	1,100 – 1,300	28400	54567	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 80% four year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 80 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
4	St Olaf College	76.8944099378882	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 77 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
5	Gustavus Adolphus College	63.9016897081413	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 64 % Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
6	Saint Johns University	63.5265700483092	89.76	1,080 – 1,320	28504	59843	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 81% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 64 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
7	Bethel University	63.1034482758621	88.68	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 63 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
8	The College of Saint Scholastica	61.6161616161616	92.98	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 62 % Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
9	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	59.8006644518272	90.88	1,110 – 1,240	22032	54549	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 60 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
10	St Catherine University	55.4545454545455	90.47	1,020 – 1,280	20918	52795	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 90%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 55 % 10.9% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
11	Concordia College at Moorhead	44.6308724832215	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 45 % Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
12	Hamline University	43.6928702010969	90.13	1,080 – 1,270	22390	47139	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % 13.9% Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
13	Augsburg University	41.5748031496063	95	940 – 1,190	24561	48616	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and around 41% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 42 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616