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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas

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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	University of Kansas	55.6158973093063	92.58	1,050 – 1,310	19205	51217	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas University of Kansas Lawrence, KS The University of Kansas is classified as a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive institution. It opened in 1865, just four years after Kansas became a state. A NCAA Division I-FBS school competing in the Big Twelve Conference, UK has 539 student-athletes, known as the Jayhawks, in a variety of sports, such as Football,......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 56 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
2	Kansas State University	51.1068943706515	87.5	1,040 – 1,290	20527	49330	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 51 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
3	Baker University	47.5409836065574	97.71	930 – 1,140	26211	54747	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 48 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
4	Benedictine College	46.8421052631579	98.12	1,130 – 1,360	28629	45000	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
5	Newman University	46.5116279069767	73.98	930 – 1,210	21050	47051	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
6	Hesston College	46.1538461538462	88.32	970 – 1,150	22723	46707	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Hesston College Hesston, KS Hesston College offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. With a high 78% first year retention rate, 46% of students earn their degree within four years. A NAIA Division I school, the Larks wear red and gold. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 46 % Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
7	Kansas Wesleyan University	41.0958904109589	71.9	1,010 – 1,170	22930	44811	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Based in Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,811
8	Emporia State University	40.5487804878049	97.71	970 – 1,180	16094	41389	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 84% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
9	Friends University	40.3409090909091	51.74	930 – 1,110	28889	42960	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 40 % 12.6% Acceptance Rate 51.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $28,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
10	Bethel College-North Newton	38.8157894736842	93.5	880 – 1,120	30406	40808	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 39 % Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $30,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
11	University of Saint Mary	38.255033557047	82.29	940 – 1,230	23020	54827	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Based in Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary accepts 82% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Saint Mary will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 38 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,827
12	Wichita State University	35.8675659104844	72.24	940 – 1,190	14228	44043	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 36 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
13	McPherson College	35.4260089686099	55.33	930 – 1,180	27110	41446	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas McPherson College McPherson, KS Found in McPherson, McPherson College’s acceptance rate is 55%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending McPherson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 35 % 24.4% Acceptance Rate 55.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
14	Manhattan Christian College	35.2941176470588	100	970 – 1,180	24213	40023	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 35 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,213 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
15	MidAmerica Nazarene University	29.9465240641711	74.42	930 – 1,140	32081	57433	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 74% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $21,399 on average. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 30 % 22.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
16	Fort Hays State University	29.9342105263158	90.26	970 – 1,180	13186	44428	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Found in Hays, Fort Hays State University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 30 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,428
17	Southwestern College	29.375	47.29	870 – 1,130	29488	48034	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 29 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $29,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
18	Washburn University	28.4638554216867	100	890 – 1,210	11488	42881	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
19	Bethany College	28.1786941580756	56	860 – 1,090	28192	40805	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
20	Ottawa University-Ottawa	23.3502538071066	82.96	870 – 1,100	28185	49139	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 23% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
21	Sterling College	21.5827338129496	87.59	970 – 1,240	23531	40722	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Sterling College Sterling, KS Located in Sterling, Sterling College accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Sterling College will receive institutional grant aid. At Sterling College, there is a 58% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 22 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,722
22	Central Christian College of Kansas	21.09375	52.8	920 – 1,120	12143	37685	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 53% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 21 % Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
23	Barclay College	3.2258064516129	50.98	920 – 1,150	29692	35820	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 3 % Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
24	Kansas Christian College	1.96078431372549	100	--	16527	63721	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Kansas Kansas Christian College Overland Park, KS Found in Overland Park, Kansas Christian College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Kansas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 45%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 2 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721