Best Independent Men's Football Programs, Ranked by Retention Rate

Retention rate measures how many students return after their first year — an early signal of whether a school delivers on expectations. Below, we've ranked all 10 Independent men's Football programs by retention rate.

The average retention rate across Independent men's Football programs is 56%, with an average graduation rate of 34%, and median earnings around $41,861 ten years after enrollment.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools where students choose to stay, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.