2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic 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	Oakwood University	44.5512820512821	45.63	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 71% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, and General Studies are the most popular majors. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 45 % Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
2	Talladega College	43.6363636363636	85.42	850 – 1,090	1267	22613	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 44 % Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $1,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
3	Dillard University	43.2795698924731	73.71	970 – 1,140	21842	28507	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A fairly selective school, Dillard University has an 6% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 43 % Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
4	Voorhees University	42.9530201342282	100	730 – 930	13307	24199	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 100% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 43% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 43 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
5	Huston-Tillotson University	33.9449541284404	39.09	850 – 1,250	20355	38342	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 34 % Acceptance Rate 39.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
6	Tougaloo College	32.8947368421053	59.85	880 – 1,090	14328	25777	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Based in Tougaloo, Tougaloo College accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 48% of students at Tougaloo College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 33 % Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $14,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
7	Stillman College	31.25	62.25	800 – 930	15152	29790	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 62%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 31 % Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
8	Philander Smith University	30.3754266211604	100	800 – 1,010	14082	25254	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 85% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 30 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
9	Fisk University	29.9270072992701	37.42	1,060 – 1,290	18595	33604	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is highly selective, and many students choose to major in Computer and Information Sciences, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 30 % Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
10	University of the Virgin Islands	27.7580071174377	99.36	820 – 980	7464	32360	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 61% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 28 % Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 820 – 980 Avg. Net Price $7,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
11	Wiley University	24.2424242424242	100	--	7149	28078	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 24 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
12	Southern University at New Orleans	13.1147540983607	78.9	850 – 1,050	14480	29148	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 33% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 13 % Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $14,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
13	Rust College	12.2362869198312	48.67	860 – 1,030	12037	25641	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 12 % Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
14	Wilberforce University	12.0171673819742	40.5	850 – 1,080	5533	35146	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 40% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 12 % Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146