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Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association

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The six-year graduation rate is generally seen as a more-inclusive measure of overall student success on each campus. Most students will graduate from a four-year college or university within six years or less, so this percentage is generally seen as a representation of the complete graduation rate.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (6 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Northeastern University	91	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34207	78413	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 66% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 97%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
2	Villanova University	91	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37201	84905	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
3	William & Mary	91	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	19686	62959	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % Acceptance Rate 34.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
4	University of Richmond	88	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
5	Bryant University	83	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	42139	66488	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
6	Elon University	83	66.35	1,140 – 1,290	44440	58082	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
7	University of Delaware	82	70.6	1,210 – 1,380	19139	58846	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 40,000 applications. It also has a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 92% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $19,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
8	Drexel University	78	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42801	69063	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
9	Stony Brook University	78	49.04	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
10	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	78	88.16	1,110 – 1,340	24999	53671	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 87% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
11	University of North Carolina Wilmington	74	64.24	1,200 – 1,340	18976	46972	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC Located in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,972
12	University of Rhode Island	71	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	24118	57446	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
13	Towson University	70	81.97	960 – 1,240	16653	54302	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
14	Hofstra University	68	68.08	1,250 – 1,410	35792	52131	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
15	Monmouth University	68	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	34072	55825	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
16	University at Albany	66	69.1	1,120 – 1,330	17949	51380	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and 58% of students......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 66 % Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
17	College of Charleston	65	60.03	1,170 – 1,340	21004	43821	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 60% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 65 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,821
18	North Carolina A & T State University	57	49.9	980 – 1,170	10097	36638	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or A&T for short, is the largest HBCU in the country. The campus is often called “Aggieland.” In 1960, four Aggies helped kick off the Civil Rights movement when they conducted a “sit-in” at a Woolworth’s....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 57 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $10,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,638
19	University of Maine	55	96.64	1,080 – 1,340	18061	43124	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association University of Maine Orono, ME Found in Orono, the University of Maine accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students at the University of Maine will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 55 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,124
20	Campbell University	54	87.18	1,020 – 1,220	25736	45511	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 54 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $25,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
21	Hampton University	46	62.25	790 – 1,100	27428	42721	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Colonial Athletic Association Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 46 % 19.3% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721