2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic 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	Anderson University	67.817896389325	54.91	1,110 – 1,310	24434	42073	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 68 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
2	Carson-Newman University	45.0628366247756	63.81	970 – 1,180	20895	39324	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Based in Jefferson City, Carson-Newman University accepts 64% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Carson-Newman University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 45 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
3	Emory & Henry University	44.4029850746269	83.65	1,050 – 1,240	21446	39448	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 44 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
4	Wingate University	40.8798283261803	91.13	990 – 1,210	21282	43992	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
5	Lincoln Memorial University	36.8852459016393	62.59	980 – 1,190	21447	45242	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 37 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
6	Catawba College	35.7348703170029	78.67	1,000 – 1,230	18447	36912	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Catawba College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Catawba College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % 7.3% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $18,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
7	University of Virginia's College at Wise	35.4609929078014	36.97	980 – 1,180	14378	39725	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 35 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,378 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
8	Barton College	33.4384858044164	96	950 – 1,150	23962	40785	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 96%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and around 33% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
9	Mars Hill University	33.210332103321	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	18925	35680	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
10	Coker University	32.4324324324324	93.96	930 – 1,170	19823	36650	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
11	Newberry College	32.171581769437	90.61	890 – 1,130	21943	38983	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 91% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
12	Tusculum University	21.0909090909091	72.17	930 – 1,110	20355	39925	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 21 % Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925