Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana

Christian colleges ranked by first-year retention: the share of full-time freshmen who come back for a second year.

Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.

How this list is made

Schools in Indiana.
Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
Has a first-year retention rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by retention rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofit
- 89% of freshmen return
- 74% graduate
2
Huntington University
Huntington, IN · Private nonprofit
- 84% of freshmen return
- 64% graduate
3
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Private nonprofit
- 72% of freshmen return
- 53% graduate
4
Anderson University
Anderson, IN · Private nonprofit
- 60% of freshmen return
- 54% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Taylor University	$24,865	$20,500	$52,198	74%
Huntington University	$19,310	$25,576	$46,672	64%
Bethel University	$18,610	$25,000	$48,860	53%
Anderson University	$25,021	$27,000	$48,899	54%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.