2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley 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	Tennessee Technological University	60	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 60 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
2	Southeast Missouri State University	54	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 54 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
3	Lindenwood University	53	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 53 % 12.8% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
4	The University of Tennessee-Martin	52	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 52 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
5	Eastern Illinois University	51	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 51 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
6	University of Southern Indiana	50	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 50 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
7	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	49	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 49 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
8	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	37	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 37 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
9	Tennessee State University	31	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 31 % 14.8% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

60 % 5.3%

83.2%

1,040 – 1,280

$15,138

$43,759

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

54 % 5.9%

69.0%

970 – 1,190

$14,843

$38,150

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

53 % 12.8%

56.8%

1,070 – 1,270

$18,698

$45,711

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

52 % 3.7%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

51 %

65.4%

910 – 1,130

$14,621

$42,694

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

50 % 3.8%

95.8%

1,040 – 1,250

$14,066

$42,323

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

49 % 5.8%

97.2%

930 – 1,160

$15,182

$46,384

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

37 % 7.5%

57.7%

1,010 – 1,220

$11,225

$40,040

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Ohio Valley Conference

31 % 14.8%

70.2%

890 – 1,070

$9,231

$34,160

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