Midwestern Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in the Midwest

There are 364 private colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 810,344 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Midwest private colleges. The  Midwest is home to popular private schools like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame and Loyola University Chicago.

Midwest Private 4 year 2 year

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,213enrollment
  • $22,338net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Eureka College
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Eureka, IL

Eureka College

Private 4 Year

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  • 527enrollment
  • $20,215net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1155SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Illinois College
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Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

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  • 958enrollment
  • $17,255net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 978-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

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Lawrence University
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Appleton, WI

Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

  • 1,410enrollment
  • $27,393net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Concordia College at Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,868enrollment
  • $25,488net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Cardinal Stritch University
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

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St Louis College of Pharmacy
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Saint Louis, MO

St Louis College of Pharmacy

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 631enrollment
  • $33,392net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,733enrollment
  • $17,482net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Siena Heights University
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Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,832enrollment
  • $17,740net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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The University of Findlay
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Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 5,057enrollment
  • $26,215net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,301enrollment
  • $23,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Monmouth College
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Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 727enrollment
  • $19,088net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Franklin University
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Columbus, OH
 

Franklin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,697enrollment
  • $22,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $27,196net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,735enrollment
  • $23,147net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Defiance College
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Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

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  • 617enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Olivet College
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Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

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  • 973enrollment
  • $23,533net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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