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Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference

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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	Union University	68	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
2	Mississippi College	63	49.28	1,010 – 1,210	21135	42011	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 63 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 49.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
3	University of Alabama in Huntsville	61	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 61 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
4	Christian Brothers University	59	86.7	1,020 – 1,200	17068	48592	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Located in Memphis, Christian Brothers University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 59 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,592
5	Lee University	58	70.52	1,040 – 1,270	20222	38082	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Lee University Cleveland, TN Found in Cleveland, Lee University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 89% of students at Lee University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 58 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,082
6	North Greenville University	57	66.67	1,060 – 1,270	20264	38173	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference North Greenville University Tigerville, SC Based in Tigerville, North Greenville University accepts 67% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Greenville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 57 % 11.8% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
7	University of Montevallo	52	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 56% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 52 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
8	University of West Florida	52	56.87	1,020 – 1,220	8908	42204	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 57% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 52 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,908 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,204
9	Delta State University	44	100	930 – 1,150	13457	36265	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Delta State University Cleveland, MS Based in Cleveland, Delta State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Delta State University, there is a 66% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 44 % 12.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,265
10	University of West Georgia	42	51.61	950 – 1,130	14962	41000	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Located in Carrollton, the University of West Georgia accepts 52% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 15% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 42 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000
11	Valdosta State University	41	72.14	920 – 1,110	11532	39416	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University was originally an all women college when it opened in 1913. It became coeducational in 1950. Today, it’s a part of the University System of Georgia. 356 athletes compete as the Blazers, wearing red and black. VSU is a NCAA Division II with football school. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 41 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
12	Shorter University	37	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 37 % 14.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
13	University of West Alabama	37	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 64% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 37 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
14	Auburn University at Montgomery	36	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 36 % 20.0% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
15	Chowan University	29	72.37	880 – 1,090	15845	30096	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Gulf South Conference Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their first......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 29 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096