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Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years

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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	American Samoa Community College	100	97.51	--	4468	50863	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years American Samoa Community College Pago Pago, AS Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
2	Bryant & Stratton College-Albany	100	77.51	--	11447	27873	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Based in Albany, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 45% of students decide to stay......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
3	California Intercontinental University	100	100	--	0	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California Intercontinental University Sioux Falls, SD Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Carolina College of Biblical Studies	100	100	--	18745	34156	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,156
5	Chamberlain University-New Jersey	100	90	--	38084	59213	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-New Jersey North Brunswick, NJ Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
6	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian	100	95.65	--	4496	21535	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR Based in San Sebastian, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 244.8% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,535
7	Eastwick College-Ramsey	100	77.82	--	28467	53147	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Eastwick College-Ramsey Ramsey, NJ Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,147
8	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	100	0	--	7108	40569	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 25.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
9	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	100	89.44	--	29243	59213	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT Previously known as the Ameritech College of Healthcare, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences non selective. 80% of accepted students go on to attend. The only undergraduate major Joyce offers is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. It also has a 100% four year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
10	Kansas Christian College	100	98.83	--	15996	63721	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Kansas Christian College Overland Park, KS Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
11	New York School of Interior Design	100	60.34	1,050 – 1,280	39155	49907	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 60% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 0%......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 25.0% Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $39,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,907
12	Pacific College of Health and Science	100	48	--	45721	59213	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pacific College of Health and Science New York, NY Found in New York, Pacific College of Health and Science accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 0% of students at Pacific College of Health and Science currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
13	Saint Anthony College of Nursing	100	100	--	0	57432	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,432
14	San Ignacio University	100	0	--	21931	63721	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years San Ignacio University Doral, FL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
15	Snow College	100	0	--	7258	34587	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Snow College Ephraim, UT Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
16	Strayer University-Pennsylvania	100	0	--	21360	36582	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Strayer University-Pennsylvania Trevose, PA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
17	United International College	100	93.88	--	0	63721	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years United International College Miramar, FL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
18	Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies	100	67.06	--	0	45660	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 733.3% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
19	World Mission University	100	77.78	--	16598	63721	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 100 % 150.0% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
20	Princeton University	98	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 98 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
21	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	97	23.81	1,490 – 1,560	40370	105483	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering was established fairly recently in 1997. Half of the student’s tuition is covered by the Olin Scholarship, and students can choose from three majors: Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 97 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $40,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,483
22	Harvard University	97	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
23	Yale University	97	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 97 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
24	Brown University	96	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
25	Duke University	96	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
26	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	96	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
27	Stanbridge University	96	11.37	--	23800	53729	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 96% enroll. The school boasts 96% four year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % Acceptance Rate 11.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
28	Stanford University	96	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
29	University of Chicago	96	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
30	University of Notre Dame	96	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
31	University of Pennsylvania	96	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 96 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
32	Columbia University in the City of New York	95	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 95 % Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
33	Georgetown University	95	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
34	Johns Hopkins University	95	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	22844	86306	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 95 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $22,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
35	Northwestern University	95	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 95 % Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
36	Babson College	94	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	30220	60556	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $30,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,556
37	Bowdoin College	94	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
38	Cornell University	94	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
39	Dartmouth College	94	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
40	Harvey Mudd College	94	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
41	Swarthmore College	94	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
42	Tufts University	94	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
43	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	94	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
44	University of Virginia-Main Campus	94	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
45	Washington and Lee University	94	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	24667	76516	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
46	Williams College	94	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 94 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
47	Barnard College	93	7.96	1,450 – 1,540	27738	60411	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
48	California Institute of Technology	93	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
49	Carnegie Mellon University	93	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
50	Claremont McKenna College	93	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
51	College of the Holy Cross	93	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	35455	69984	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 94% first year retention rate, and an impressive 90% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $35,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
52	Pomona College	93	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
53	University of California-Berkeley	93	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
54	Vanderbilt University	93	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
55	Vassar College	93	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
56	Washington University in St Louis	93	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
57	Amherst College	92	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
58	Bates College	92	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
59	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	92	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
60	Hamilton College	92	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
61	Rice University	92	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
62	United States Coast Guard Academy	92	24.32	1,190 – 1,380	0	63721	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 24.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
63	University of California-Los Angeles	92	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
64	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	92	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
65	University of Southern California	92	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
66	Wellesley College	92	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	21501	65961	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 92 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
67	Boston College	91	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
68	Carleton College	91	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
69	Middlebury College	91	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
70	Northeastern University	91	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34770	78413	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 72% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 96%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
71	Santa Clara University	91	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
72	Smith College	91	21	1,430 – 1,540	27823	45731	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
73	Soka University of America	91	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
74	United States Naval Academy	91	9.36	1,210 – 1,440	0	63721	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
75	University of Florida	91	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
76	Villanova University	91	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
77	Wesleyan University	91	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 91 % Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
78	William & Mary	91	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	20422	62959	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 $20,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
79	Colgate University	90	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
80	Davidson College	90	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	26510	62866	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Davidson College Davidson, NC Davidson College was founded in 1837 and started trying to reduce the cost of higher education for students by the 1850’s. Today, the school meets students’ financial needs through grants, employment, and more. 65% of students receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 13.4% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $26,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
81	Emory University	90	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
82	Haverford College	90	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
83	Macalester College	90	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
84	Wake Forest University	90	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 90 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
85	Boston University	89	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
86	Curtis Institute of Music	89	6.95	--	21615	31201	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 7.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
87	Providence College	89	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
88	Rhode Island School of Design	89	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	42106	45932	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $42,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
89	University of California-San Diego	89	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
90	University of Richmond	89	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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) 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
91	University of Wisconsin-Madison	89	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
92	Whitman College	89	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 89 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
93	Bentley University	88	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
94	Brandeis University	88	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
95	Bucknell University	88	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
96	Grove City College	88	72.32	1,150 – 1,370	24184	63721	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 87% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
97	Hillsdale College	88	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
98	Lafayette College	88	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 85% graduate in four years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
99	Ohio State University-Main Campus	88	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
100	Pitzer College	88	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
101	The University of Texas at Austin	88	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
102	University of Maryland-College Park	88	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
103	Wheaton College	88	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 88 % Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
104	Bryn Mawr College	87	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
105	Colby College	87	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
106	Grinnell College	87	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
107	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	87	45.07	1,370 – 1,490	54588	53468	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 100% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $54,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
108	Kenyon College	87	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	44470	46627	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
109	Lehigh University	87	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
110	New York University	87	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
111	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	87	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
112	Stevens Institute of Technology	87	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	43665	90326	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 63% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
113	The College of New Jersey	87	62.35	1,150 – 1,350	22379	62649	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 91%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
114	The Juilliard School	87	8.96	--	42468	22129	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 52% yield. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
115	University of California-Davis	87	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
116	University of Georgia	87	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
117	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	87	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
118	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	87	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47799	85038	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
119	Centre College	86	55.53	1,240 – 1,430	23780	50073	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $23,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
120	Colorado College	86	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
121	Principia College	86	42.99	1,060 – 1,250	14904	63721	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 82% of students stay on after the first year and 86% graduate within six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % 14.7% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
122	Thomas Aquinas College	86	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	40605	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
123	Tulane University of Louisiana	86	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	50631	50220	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $50,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
124	United States Air Force Academy	86	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 79% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 96%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
125	University of Rochester	86	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 86 % Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
126	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	85	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
127	Clemson University	85	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
128	Gonzaga University	85	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $40,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
129	Mount Holyoke College	85	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	35782	48590	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
130	North Carolina State University	85	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
131	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	85	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
132	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	85	0	--	8586	63721	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
133	Rhodes College	85	49.68	1,290 – 1,430	30590	48898	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 49.7% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $30,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
134	St Olaf College	85	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
135	Stonehill College	85	72.56	1,180 – 1,310	31134	63285	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,285
136	Trinity College	85	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
137	Union College	85	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
138	University of California-Santa Barbara	85	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
139	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	85	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
140	Binghamton University	84	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
141	Bryant University	84	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
142	Case Western Reserve University	84	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
143	Fairfield University	84	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	47630	73693	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $47,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
144	George Washington University	84	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
145	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	84	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
146	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	84	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
147	Skidmore College	84	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
148	United States Military Academy	84	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 78% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 12.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
149	University of California-Irvine	84	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
150	University of Delaware	84	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% 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) 84 % Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
151	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	84	59.73	1,310 – 1,500	22954	60347	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 84% graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,347
152	University of Miami	84	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
153	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	84	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
154	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	84	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
155	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	84	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
156	Colorado School of Mines	83	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $29,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
157	DePauw University	83	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are commonly chosen majors. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
158	Elon University	83	66.35	1,150 – 1,340	41849	58082	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Elon University Elon, NC Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $41,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
159	Florida State University	83	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
160	Fordham University	83	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
161	Franklin and Marshall College	83	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
162	Miami University-Oxford	83	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
163	Occidental College	83	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
164	Pepperdine University	83	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
165	Purdue University-Main Campus	83	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
166	Texas A&M University-College Station	83	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
167	Texas Christian University	83	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
168	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	83	19.05	1,410 – 1,520	28199	39707	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 91% and has a 9 to 1 student to faculty......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 19.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $28,199 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
169	University of Connecticut	83	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
170	Wabash College	83	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	23913	52667	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $38,864 each - and 83% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
171	West Coast University-Los Angeles	83	93.16	--	51992	59213	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 83 % 66.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
172	Baylor University	82	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
173	Butler University	82	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $40,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
174	Dickinson College	82	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
175	Gettysburg College	82	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
176	James Madison University	82	71.51	1,180 – 1,340	26317	57438	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 72% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 91% and 65% of students......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
177	Marist College	82	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
178	Michigan State University	82	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
179	Muhlenberg College	82	64.01	1,250 – 1,400	31814	53265	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
180	Oberlin College	82	32.98	1,370 – 1,500	50484	38871	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (82% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $50,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
181	Saint Joseph's University	82	86.39	1,140 – 1,330	36392	66438	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $36,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
182	Scripps College	82	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	45505	68027	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $45,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
183	Southern Methodist University	82	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
184	St Lawrence University	82	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
185	Syracuse University	82	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
186	Auburn University	81	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
187	Connecticut College	81	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
188	Denison University	81	16.93	1,320 – 1,450	42177	51352	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 81% will graduate in six years....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
189	Furman University	81	42.95	1,290 – 1,430	32901	50796	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 91% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 381 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference. Furman also offers athletic scholarships, averaging $34,775 each. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $32,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
190	Hope College	81	79.24	1,130 – 1,370	28643	49727	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutchmen and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 81% six year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
191	Illinois Wesleyan University	81	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
192	Indiana University-Bloomington	81	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
193	Loyola University Maryland	81	75.49	1,230 – 1,390	31857	64453	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
194	Marquette University	81	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
195	Minerva University	81	3.56	--	16556	63721	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
196	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	81	57.39	930 – 1,080	11686	60785	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 57% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 68% first year retention rate and 75% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 57.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $11,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,785
197	The New England Conservatory of Music	81	37.55	830 – 830	49544	18830	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 14.1% Acceptance Rate 37.6% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $49,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
198	United States Merchant Marine Academy	81	32.47	1,150 – 1,330	5173	96770	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,390 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 32.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $5,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
199	University of Portland	81	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	34951	67913	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 81% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 81 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
200	Chapman University	80	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
201	Clinton College	80	38.05	--	18768	24047	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 1,900.0% Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
202	Lawrence University	80	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27393	40653	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
203	Quinnipiac University	80	77	1,110 – 1,310	39632	65744	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 87% first year retention rate and around 77% of undergraduates will......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $39,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
204	Ringling College of Art and Design	80	69.65	--	60362	39650	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 98% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $60,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
205	Saint Louis University	80	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
206	The University of the South	80	56.9	1,230 – 1,400	33616	53456	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
207	Trinity University	80	25.92	1,330 – 1,490	32264	55224	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 99% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $31,314 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
208	University of Dayton	80	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
209	University of San Diego	80	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
210	Wofford College	80	51.94	1,240 – 1,370	31061	52076	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $34,084 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
211	Yeshiva University	80	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 80 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
212	American University	79	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
213	Augustana College	79	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
214	Clark University	79	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	32767	49022	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Clark University Worcester, MA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
215	Emerson College	79	47.49	1,270 – 1,410	50703	42799	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 47% of applicants and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,212 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $50,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
216	Loyola Marymount University	79	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
217	Saint Johns University	79	77.43	1,080 – 1,280	29473	59843	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 85% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
218	Samford University	79	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
219	University of Scranton	79	81.2	1,160 – 1,280	32100	62921	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 96% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,295 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% stay on after their first year and 76% graduate in four years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 79 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $32,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
220	Atlantis University	78	0	--	19038	63721	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Atlantis University Miami, FL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 66.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
221	Creighton University	78	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
222	Drexel University	78	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 9.9% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
223	Endicott College	78	72.29	1,140 – 1,290	39988	57286	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $39,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
224	Gustavus Adolphus College	78	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
225	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	78	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
226	Nossi College of Art and Design	78	43.27	--	23745	28099	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 43% and charges $150 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $591 on average. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
227	Saint Michael's College	78	84.51	1,160 – 1,320	30806	46898	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 79% first year retention rate, 75% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,898
228	Saint Norbert College	78	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27236	49775	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Roman Catholic and Norbertine, St. Norbert College’s motto is “Docere Verbo et Exemplo,” which translates to “To teach by word and example.” It awards 100% of students with institutional grants and has an 83% first year retention rate. 75% graduate in four years, 78% in six. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,775
229	Stony Brook University	78	49.04	1,320 – 1,490	18601	59492	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
230	University of California-Santa Cruz	78	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
231	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	78	88.16	1,100 – 1,340	24762	53671	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 $50 for undergraduate applications. About 95% 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 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
232	University of South Carolina-Columbia	78	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
233	University of St Thomas	78	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 78 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
234	Brigham Young University	77	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
235	Calvin University	77	70.91	1,090 – 1,350	26374	48039	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
236	College of Saint Benedict	77	88.87	1,040 – 1,280	29720	54567	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
237	Dominican University of California	77	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
238	Drake University	77	63.85	1,110 – 1,350	30886	58233	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Drake University Des Moines, IA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
239	Duquesne University	77	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
240	Ithaca College	77	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
241	Manhattan University	77	78.5	1,150 – 1,350	28349	64472	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
242	Messiah University	77	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29882	50192	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
243	Saint Anselm College	77	78.05	1,110 – 1,280	35091	63347	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Saint Anselm College is the third oldest Catholic college in New England, having been founded in 1889. The school has been the site of presidential policy speeches from John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon as well as several national presidential debates....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $35,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,347
244	Siena College	77	77.64	1,150 – 1,380	32602	56526	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 72% of......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
245	Taylor University	77	73.53	1,120 – 1,360	25698	45142	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 2 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
246	The College of Wooster	77	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
247	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	77	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
248	University of Vermont	77	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
249	Webb Institute	77	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21488	68416	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 77 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,416
250	Art Center College of Design	76	76.18	--	53306	53562	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
251	Clarkson University	76	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
252	Iowa State University	76	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
253	John Carroll University	76	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
254	Juniata College	76	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
255	Kalamazoo College	76	75.33	1,210 – 1,380	26050	46137	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $26,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
256	Le Moyne College	76	75.29	1,160 – 1,320	22139	53493	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
257	SUNY College at Geneseo	76	66.63	1,200 – 1,360	18698	51097	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 90% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
258	San Diego State University	76	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
259	Sarah Lawrence College	76	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
260	Spelman College	76	24.87	1,110 – 1,330	37403	45676	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 23% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $37,403 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
261	Stockton University	76	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	19752	48223	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
262	University of California-Riverside	76	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
263	University of Denver	76	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
264	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	76	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
265	University of San Francisco	76	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 77 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $44,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
266	Washington & Jefferson College	76	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 76 % 10.1% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
267	Agnes Scott College	75	62.15	1,180 – 1,370	25609	41382	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA One of the Seven Sisters, Agnes Scott College is a women’s undergraduate school but offers co-educational graduate programs as well. The school underwent many name changes since it was founded in 1889, starting with the Decatur Female Seminary....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,382
268	Allegheny College	75	54.52	1,180 – 1,360	27929	45603	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
269	California State University-Long Beach	75	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
270	Chamberlain University-Missouri	75	83.33	--	34947	84533	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
271	Christopher Newport University	75	87.96	1,110 – 1,310	22864	51931	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
272	Dordt University	75	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 15.4% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
273	Elizabethtown College	75	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 68 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
274	Hesston College	75	88.32	970 – 1,150	22691	46707	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hesston College Hesston, KS Hesston College offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. With a high 94% first year retention rate, 75% of students earn their degree within four years. A NJCAA Division II school, the Larks wear red and gold. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,707
275	Knox College	75	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
276	Martin Luther College	75	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
277	Northwestern Michigan College	75	69.95	--	5831	34918	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 29.3% Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,918
278	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	75	63.28	1,310 – 1,430	19644	48327	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management and Policy, and Environmental Biology....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $19,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
279	Seattle University	75	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
280	Southern California Institute of Architecture	75	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
281	St. John's College	75	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	27729	56669	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 13.6% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $27,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,669
282	Temple University	75	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
283	University of Central Florida	75	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
284	University of South Florida	75	43.19	1,150 – 1,330	11578	48328	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 43% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $11,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
285	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	75	60.37	--	18780	38444	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Located in Washington, the University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus’s acceptance rate is 60% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 4% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 75% of students will......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 74.4% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
286	Washington College	75	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
287	Whitworth University	75	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 77% of students return after completing their first year, and 75% will graduate within 6 years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
288	Xavier University	75	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 75 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
289	Bethel University	74	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
290	Bradley University	74	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
291	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	74	51.17	1,190 – 1,410	3989	61542	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 51% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $3,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
292	California Lutheran University	74	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
293	Concordia College at Moorhead	74	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
294	Cottey College	74	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 13.8% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
295	Drew University	74	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28193	47562	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
296	Lewis & Clark College	74	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	38247	43608	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
297	Maryland Institute College of Art	74	77.29	1,060 – 1,350	43066	33451	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is a......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $43,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
298	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	74	76.27	990 – 1,180	24159	27090	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA Found in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,090
299	Mercer University	74	68.89	1,180 – 1,370	24197	50231	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 69% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
300	New Jersey Institute of Technology	74	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
301	Rockhurst University	74	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
302	SUNY Maritime College	74	72.42	1,130 – 1,300	20398	83439	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
303	SUNY Oneonta	74	69.59	1,110 – 1,270	17918	49723	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY Based in Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
304	Saint Francis University	74	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
305	Saint Mary's College	74	75.97	1,160 – 1,340	30389	53470	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s somewhat selective and has a 20% yield. 88% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
306	School of Visual Arts	74	92.61	1,210 – 1,420	59211	31855	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $59,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
307	Southwestern University	74	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $30,608 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
308	Susquehanna University	74	78.71	1,100 – 1,310	27258	51535	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $42,577 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
309	The Catholic University of America	74	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
310	University at Buffalo	74	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
311	University of Colorado Boulder	74	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
312	University of Iowa	74	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
313	University of Oregon	74	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
314	University of Puget Sound	74	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 99% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $42,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
315	Valparaiso University	74	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 13.8% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
316	Virginia Military Institute	74	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 74 % 12.9% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
317	Andrews University	73	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 19.7% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
318	Appalachian State University	73	90.14	1,040 – 1,280	14712	43663	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Appalachian State University Boone, NC Found in Boone, Appalachian State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students at Appalachian State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,663
319	Beloit College	73	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
320	Cedarville University	73	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
321	Chamberlain University-Illinois	73	92.86	--	25875	59213	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 28.1% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
322	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	73	92.81	1,100 – 1,290	21041	60168	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Business/Commerce, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,041 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
323	Earlham College	73	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 9.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
324	Hendrix College	73	55.63	1,240 – 1,400	24236	39913	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hendrix College Conway, AR Most students at Hendrix College are undergraduates, but it awards up to Master's degrees. The school gives 100% of students institutional grant aid, with each package averaging $25,518. There are 26 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
325	Hobart William Smith Colleges	73	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
326	Lake Forest College	73	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, General, and Neuroscience....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
327	Lincoln University	73	69.49	--	30324	44602	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lincoln University Oakland, CA Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
328	Luther College	73	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
329	Maryville University of Saint Louis	73	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
330	Nazareth University	73	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
331	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	73	73.41	1,010 – 1,110	20650	61249	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 15.9% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
332	Point Loma Nazarene University	73	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
333	Ranken Technical College	73	0	--	16136	51342	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 151.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
334	Reed College	73	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	36993	38607	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 87% first year retention rate. Many major in Experimental Psychology. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $36,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
335	Sacred Heart University	73	67.68	1,180 – 1,310	46165	63925	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
336	Saint Mary's College of California	73	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
337	Saint Vincent College	73	61.73	--	23857	47267	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
338	Salve Regina University	73	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
339	Springfield College	73	71.89	1,080 – 1,330	29198	43692	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Springfield College Springfield, MA Gym teacher James Naismith invented Basketball at Springfield College in 1891, when it was the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. Students are known as the Pride and wearing maroon and white, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $29,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,692
340	St. John Fisher University	73	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#340 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
341	St. Mary's College of Maryland	73	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#341 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
342	State University of New York at New Paltz	73	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	17848	45555	#342 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $17,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
343	Transylvania University	73	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#343 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
344	University of Missouri-Columbia	73	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#344 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
345	University of Tulsa	73	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	23681	54779	#345 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $23,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
346	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	73	81.22	1,110 – 1,290	13125	49626	#346 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 23% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,626
347	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	73	78.16	1,110 – 1,280	21684	51013	#347 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,013
348	Westminster College	73	92.56	1,130 – 1,250	21089	43938	#348 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $30,615 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 73% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
349	Westmont College	73	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#349 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
350	Wheaton College (Massachusetts)	73	71.33	1,150 – 1,320	31638	51607	#350 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Wheaton College got its start as the Wheaton Female Seminary in 1834. It received its current moniker in 1912 and began admitting men in 1988. To offer more courses to students, Wheaton has partnerships with Brown University and nine other local schools....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,607
351	Assumption University	72	82.98	990 – 1,180	29072	46029	#351 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 83%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,029
352	Azusa Pacific University	72	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#352 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
353	Beacon College	72	16.77	--	47664	19919	#353 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Beacon College Leesburg, FL Based in Leesburg, Beacon College accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at Beacon College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $17,957 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 20.0% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,664 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,919
354	Berry College	72	64	1,120 – 1,320	25383	45014	#354 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 66%......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
355	California Institute of the Arts	72	25.95	--	57288	28018	#355 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
356	Covenant College	72	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#356 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
357	Franciscan University of Steubenville	72	72.23	1,110 – 1,340	24490	42037	#357 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 88% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
358	Gordon College	72	85.62	1,150 – 1,370	25250	45839	#358 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 33 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Biology/Biological Sciences, General program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
359	Grace College and Theological Seminary	72	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#359 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
360	Loyola University Chicago	72	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	37592	58411	#360 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 65% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
361	Maine Maritime Academy	72	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#361 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
362	Manhattan School of Music	72	39.94	--	51879	18815	#362 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 40% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 85% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
363	Monroe College	72	67.51	--	11476	36973	#363 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
364	Ohio Northern University	72	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#364 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
365	Pratt Institute-Main	72	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#365 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
366	Ramapo College of New Jersey	72	70.64	1,120 – 1,310	17348	53872	#366 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
367	Randolph-Macon College	72	86.61	1,050 – 1,230	29058	48067	#367 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA Randolph-Macon College was founded in 1830, making it the oldest Methodist-run college in continuous operation in the United States. Although the school offers up to Master's degrees, most students are undergraduates....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,067
368	Salisbury University	72	87.47	1,170 – 1,330	17931	51926	#368 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 87% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
369	Seton Hall University	72	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#369 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
370	St. John's College	72	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	28368	50918	#370 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 92% of students receive institutional grants. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $28,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,918
371	The Master's University and Seminary	72	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#371 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
372	The University of Alabama	72	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#372 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
373	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	72	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#373 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
374	The University of Texas at Dallas	72	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#374 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
375	Towson University	72	81.98	950 – 1,240	15064	54302	#375 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 51% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
376	Truman State University	72	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#376 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
377	University of California-Merced	72	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#377 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
378	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	72	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#378 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
379	University of Dallas	72	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#379 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
380	University of North Carolina Wilmington	72	64.24	1,200 – 1,340	18606	46972	#380 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 50% of students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,972
381	Ursinus College	72	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	31625	54542	#381 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $43,758 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion. Applied Economics is a popular area of study among its undergraduates. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
382	Wentworth Institute of Technology	72	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35585	71868	#382 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 91% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
383	Willamette University	72	77.09	1,260 – 1,420	27716	38932	#383 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 72% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 37 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 72 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $27,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
384	Adelphi University	71	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#384 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
385	Appalachian Bible College	71	98.57	1,030 – 1,210	18749	52139	#385 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV Found in Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Appalachian Bible College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 24.6% Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,139
386	Augustana University	71	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#386 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
387	Bard College	71	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#387 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
388	California State University-Fullerton	71	90.52	--	6283	48558	#388 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
389	Canisius University	71	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#389 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $22,779 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
390	Cleveland Institute of Music	71	38.53	--	36001	60883	#390 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 39% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 91% and......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 38.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,883
391	Illinois Institute of Technology	71	54.93	1,200 – 1,410	25001	70803	#391 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $25,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
392	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	71	82.21	1,050 – 1,220	23364	51329	#392 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 82% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
393	Lipscomb University	71	67.74	1,090 – 1,350	27386	50454	#393 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,386 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
394	Misericordia University	71	88.71	1,090 – 1,260	25090	55910	#394 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
395	Northwestern College	71	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#395 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
396	Pacific University	71	89.56	940 – 1,290	34809	46936	#396 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 10.9% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $34,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
397	Patrick Henry College	71	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25128	63721	#397 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 98% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,798. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Political Science and Government, General, Strategic Intelligence, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 16.4% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
398	Rochester Institute of Technology	71	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#398 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
399	Rollins College	71	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#399 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
400	Rutgers University-Camden	71	77.75	1,030 – 1,280	18735	61263	#400 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 90% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
401	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	71	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#401 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $110 for undergraduate applications and $110 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $44,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
402	Savannah College of Art and Design	71	83.68	1,080 – 1,280	46524	34110	#402 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Savannah College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
403	Simmons University	71	66	1,190 – 1,370	29575	61420	#403 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Simmons University Boston, MA Simmons University is a private women’s institution, though the graduate school does admit men. It was founded as a college in 1899 and became a university in 2018. Simmons has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate. 99% of students receive institutional grant aid. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 10.1% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,420
404	St Bonaventure University	71	81.65	1,090 – 1,300	27659	48559	#404 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 71% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
405	St. Joseph's University-New York	71	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#405 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
406	Thomas Jefferson University	71	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#406 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
407	Yeshivath Viznitz	71	93.73	--	7172	51021	#407 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Yeshivath Viznitz Monsey, NY Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 71 % 10.9% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,021
408	Biola University	70	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#408 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
409	Bryan College of Health Sciences	70	62.91	1,010 – 1,180	21834	66305	#409 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
410	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	70	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#410 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
411	DePaul University	70	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#411 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
412	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	70	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#412 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 18.6% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
413	Emmanuel College	70	75.65	1,170 – 1,340	33214	50180	#413 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Emmanuel College Boston, MA Found in Boston, Emmanuel College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Emmanuel College currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 12.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $33,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,180
414	Geneva College	70	80.35	1,000 – 1,220	22145	46107	#414 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 99% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $20,748 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,145 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,107
415	George Mason University	70	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18900	60536	#415 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 59% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
416	High Point University	70	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#416 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
417	Hofstra University	70	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#417 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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) 70 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
418	John Brown University	70	67.64	1,110 – 1,350	21464	46114	#418 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A fairly selective school, 36% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
419	Kettering University	70	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	33616	80275	#419 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
420	Laguna College of Art and Design	70	95.71	--	44285	31987	#420 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
421	Marywood University	70	60.58	1,070 – 1,250	24712	47000	#421 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $27,875 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Architecture....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
422	Milligan University	70	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#422 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
423	Molloy University	70	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#423 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
424	Niagara University	70	39.72	650 – 1,250	17495	48289	#424 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s highly selective and has a 32% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $31,682. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 39.7% SAT Score 650 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
425	Roanoke College	70	80.07	1,080 – 1,280	27695	45330	#425 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Roanoke College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,330
426	Roger Williams University	70	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#426 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
427	The New School	70	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#427 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
428	Touro University	70	61.96	1,290 – 1,450	25934	43510	#428 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 57 majors and programs......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 11.1% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
429	University of Arkansas	70	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#429 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
430	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	70	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#430 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
431	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	70	33.08	1,170 – 1,320	11163	24537	#431 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC The University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts only 33% of applicants. 47% of those accepted will go on to attend the following fall. It has a whopping 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 87% first year retention rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 33.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $11,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,537
432	Wagner College	70	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#432 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
433	Wartburg College	70	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#433 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
434	Berklee College of Music	69	43.53	--	48608	26462	#434 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 44% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
435	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	69	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#435 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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) 69 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
436	DeSales University	69	77.09	1,090 – 1,260	30524	52721	#436 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 54 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 63% 4-year graduation rate. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
437	George Fox University	69	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#437 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
438	Huntington University	69	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#438 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
439	Immaculata University	69	85.78	1,160 – 1,330	29499	56416	#439 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school. The University's Latin motto is "Scientia floret virtute" which translates to "Knowledge flourishes in virtue." Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $15,598 on average and 56% of students will graduate in 4 years. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $29,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,416
440	Merrimack College	69	73.61	1,050 – 1,180	38849	54316	#440 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
441	Michigan Technological University	69	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#441 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
442	Monmouth University	69	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#442 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
443	Otis College of Art and Design	69	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#443 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
444	Otterbein University	69	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#444 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
445	Pacific Lutheran University	69	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#445 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
446	Rowan University	69	78.3	1,110 – 1,320	22237	50705	#446 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 46% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
447	San Jose State University	69	84.61	--	13833	62448	#447 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
448	Simpson College	69	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#448 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
449	University of Evansville	69	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#449 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
450	University of La Verne	69	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#450 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
451	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	69	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#451 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
452	University of Northern Iowa	69	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#452 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
453	University of Redlands	69	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#453 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
454	University of Rhode Island	69	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#454 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
455	Walsh University	69	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#455 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 69 % 15.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
456	Ashland University	68	80.53	1,040 – 1,250	21971	47722	#456 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ashland University Ashland, OH Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
457	Austin College	68	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#457 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
458	Ball State University	68	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#458 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
459	Belmont University	68	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#459 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
460	Bennington College	68	44.53	1,310 – 1,410	35108	24711	#460 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (78% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 98% receive grant aid — $47,860 on average. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
461	Boston Architectural College	68	49.92	--	37565	58619	#461 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Boston Architectural College Boston, MA Located in Boston, Boston Architectural College’s acceptance rate is 50% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 52% of students attending Boston Architectural College currently receive grant aid from the school. 75% of students decide to stay at Boston Architectural College after completing their first......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 106.1% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,619
462	California State University Maritime Academy	68	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#462 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 11.5% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
463	Carthage College	68	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#463 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
464	Centenary University	68	96.75	850 – 1,080	22838	46049	#464 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 97%. Of attending students 87% stay after the first year and 59% will graduate within 4 years....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 15.3% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
465	Champlain College	68	87.64	1,230 – 1,380	36846	48844	#465 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Champlain College Burlington, VT Champlain College opened for men in 1878 as the Burlington Business School. It became coeducational just six years later and received its current name in 1958. 95% of students receive grant aid, and 83% return after completing their first year. Champlain also has locations in Montreal, Canada and Dublin, Ireland. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,844
466	Clarkson College	68	64.29	1,040 – 1,180	13814	62339	#466 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Clarkson College Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Clarkson College’s acceptance rate is 64% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 68% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 74.4% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
467	College of Our Lady of the Elms	68	88.82	1,150 – 1,320	22311	54087	#467 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA Also known simply as Elms College, College of Our Lady of the Elms has a Latin motto: “Viam Veritatis Elegi” – “I have chosen the way of truth.” It opened as a preparatory academy for women in 1897. Although the school started admitting men in 1998, women still make up most of the student body. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,087
468	Concordia University-Irvine	68	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#468 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 15.3% Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
469	Eckerd College	68	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#469 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
470	Elmhurst University	68	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#470 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
471	Florida Southern College	68	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#471 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
472	Fresno Pacific University	68	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#472 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
473	Kansas State University	68	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#473 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
474	Lebanon Valley College	68	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	28640	54021	#474 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $32,975, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
475	Meredith College	68	74.18	1,130 – 1,350	23405	45293	#475 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 42 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
476	Moravian University	68	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#476 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
477	Oregon State University	68	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#477 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
478	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	68	81.72	960 – 1,150	28268	52884	#478 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is located on the shore of Sebago Lake. 336 athletes, known as the Monks, compete in Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), and Lacrosse, among others. 99% of students receive grant aid, averaging $29,900 each. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 15.3% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,884
479	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	68	71.47	980 – 1,200	18407	45398	#479 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
480	St. John's University-New York	68	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#480 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
481	Union University	68	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#481 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years 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
482	University of Kentucky	68	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#482 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
483	University of Mary Washington	68	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#483 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
484	University of Mississippi	68	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#484 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
485	University of Mount Union	68	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#485 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
486	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	68	87.99	1,110 – 1,310	15323	50011	#486 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
487	University of the Arts	68	78.2	930 – 1,170	44510	27011	#487 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, the University of the Arts accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 19.3% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $44,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,011
488	Virginia Commonwealth University	68	92.32	1,040 – 1,310	22852	47161	#488 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Virginia Commonwealth University currently receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,161
489	Western Washington University	68	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#489 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
490	Widener University	68	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#490 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 68 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
491	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	67	24.71	--	46130	21168	#491 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 24.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
492	Amridge University	67	88.42	--	0	30377	#492 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Amridge University Montgomery, AL Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 168.0% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,377
493	Baldwin Wallace University	67	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#493 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
494	Carroll College	67	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#494 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
495	Carroll University	67	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#495 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
496	College of Charleston	67	60.03	1,170 – 1,340	20806	43821	#496 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 60% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,821
497	College of the Atlantic	67	70.17	1,260 – 1,430	22692	53774	#497 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 70% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,774
498	Florida International University	67	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#498 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
499	Grand Valley State University	67	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#499 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
500	Gwynedd Mercy University	67	89.63	1,040 – 1,190	26733	65976	#500 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate – Four or more years Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Found in Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Gwynedd Mercy University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 67 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,976