2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western 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	Seattle University	65	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 65 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
2	California Baptist University	37	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 37 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
3	Grand Canyon University	37	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 37 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
4	Stephen F Austin State University	35	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 35 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
5	Tarleton State University	30	52.56	--	15363	46729	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 30 % Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
6	Southern Utah University	29	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 29 % 31.8% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
7	The University of Texas at Arlington	28	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
8	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	25	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 25 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
9	Utah Tech University	15	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 15 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
10	Utah Valley University	15	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 15 % 15.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

65 % 3.2%

77.0%

1,150 – 1,370

$37,103

$64,656

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

37 % 9.8%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

37 % 5.1%

60.4%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

35 % 2.9%

74.5%

970 – 1,150

$15,498

$43,144

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

30 %

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

29 % 31.8%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

28 %

81.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$14,956

$60,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

25 % 4.2%

94.0%

870 – 1,090

$6,978

$35,812

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

15 % 7.1%

100.0%

940 – 1,150

$15,488

$37,959

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Western Athletic Conference

15 % 15.4%

100.0%

970 – 1,210

$8,650

$46,825

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