Best San Francisco Private Colleges

2 private colleges near San Francisco, and 1 within city limits, enrolling 10,813 students across the metro.

University of San Francisco ranks #115 nationally and leads the San Francisco area. Dominican University of California has the lowest tuition at $52,161 per year.

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San Francisco, CA within 50 miles Private 4 Year 2 Year

  • Private 4 Year
  • San Francisco, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jan 15 application deadline

USF is a private Jesuit university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and international studies. The urban campus sits beside Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

#11 Best Private Colleges in California 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1190-1390
  • Avg GPA 3.57
  • Acceptance Rate 62%
  • Net Price $45,443
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  • Private 4 Year
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 2.5 | 2 reviews

A private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and business. The San Rafael campus sits in Marin County north of San Francisco.

#20 Best Private Colleges in California 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1210-1300
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • Net Price $37,456
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