The college with the highest first-year retention rate in every state
Business Insider analyzed Department of Education data to identify the colleges with the highest first-year retention rates in every U.S. state. The report highlights that high retention is a key indicator of student satisfaction and academic support.
Why it matters
Retention rates are a vital metric for prospective students and families evaluating the quality and support systems of higher education institutions.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology had a first-year retention rate of 99%. Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a reputation for producing famous tech dropouts. But in reality, 99% of first-year students return — the highest rate in Massachusetts. Here is the college with the highest first-year retention rate in every state. Getting a student to choose a college is one thing. Getting them to come back for another year is just as important. Ranging from Ivy League universities to military academies , Business Insider calculated the college with the highest retention rate in each state. The first-year retention rate shows the proportion of students who return to their studies in the fall for their sophomore year. It's a metric colleges care about because it can indicate higher student satisfaction and strong academic support.
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