2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

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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	Georgetown University	86.3837872070931	13.49	1,420 – 1,540	39083	83222	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 86 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
2	Colgate University	84.9079754601227	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
3	Bucknell University	82.3284823284823	32.2	1,170 – 1,390	39003	78852	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 752 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 82 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
4	Boston University	81.6157760814249	12.83	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 82 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
5	College of the Holy Cross	79.2521109770808	18.89	1,270 – 1,420	36014	69984	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 91% first year retention rate, and an impressive 79% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 79 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
6	Lafayette College	76.5042979942693	31.16	1,350 – 1,490	38442	80614	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 76% graduate in four years. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 77 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
7	Fordham University	75.9964958388086	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 81% will graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 76 % Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
8	Lehigh University	75.729537366548	28.96	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 76 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
9	Loyola University Maryland	70.4355885078777	69.86	1,260 – 1,400	32846	64453	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 70 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
10	American University	66.4575014261266	65.56	1,330 – 1,460	39676	61328	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 66% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 66% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 66 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328

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 – Patriot League

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

86 % 0.9%

13.5%

1,420 – 1,540

$39,083

$83,222

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

85 %

13.9%

1,450 – 1,530

$28,736

$64,949

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

82 % 0.5%

32.2%

1,170 – 1,390

$39,003

$78,852

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

82 % 1.0%

12.8%

1,430 – 1,530

$24,420

$65,655

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

79 % 7.0%

18.9%

1,270 – 1,420

$36,014

$69,984

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

77 % 4.6%

31.2%

1,350 – 1,490

$38,442

$80,614

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

76 %

59.3%

1,340 – 1,480

$48,190

$68,008

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

76 % 4.9%

29.0%

1,380 – 1,500

$34,154

$88,810

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

70 % 3.9%

69.9%

1,260 – 1,400

$32,846

$64,453

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Patriot League

66 % 1.7%

65.6%

1,330 – 1,460

$39,676

$61,328

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