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Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West 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	United States Air Force Academy	87.510841283608	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 78% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 97%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	San Diego State University	78.0497205627289	37.41	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 37%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
3	San Jose State University	67.7536231884058	80.39	990 – 1,290	13892	62448	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is the founding campus of the California State University system. Its roots date back to 1857, making it the oldest public university in the western US. Classified as a Master's Colleges and Universities I school, SJSU offers up to Doctor's degrees. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	67.6177174780527	88.63	1,070 – 1,300	21011	49748	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
5	University of Hawaii at Manoa	61.5934627170582	87.97	930 – 1,210	17202	45701	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 62 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
6	University of Wyoming	61.349342481418	96.95	1,040 – 1,290	14872	48360	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 61 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
7	University of Nevada-Reno	60.830166617948	83.13	990 – 1,230	17226	49182	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 61 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
8	Boise State University	60.1981551076187	83.89	920 – 1,130	21583	45251	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Social Work. A somewhat selective school, it received 17,600 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,700. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 60 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
9	California State University-Fresno	56.9580218516389	95.26	890 – 1,100	7834	44012	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 27% four year graduation rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 57 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
10	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	51.6789328426863	83.95	980 – 1,200	11553	42865	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 52 % 9.9% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
11	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	46.0298742138365	79.96	930 – 1,190	6347	37150	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 80% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 76% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 46 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $6,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
12	Grand Canyon University	43.4556915090842	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Mountain West Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 43 % Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280