Western Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in the West

There are 179 private colleges and universities in the West enrolling 695,878 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 West private colleges. The  West is home to popular private schools like Stanford University, University of Southern California, Pepperdine University and University of San Francisco.


179 results

California College of the Arts
C
Oakland, CA

California College of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,333enrollment
  • $49,945net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Holy Names University
H
Oakland, CA

Holy Names University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 959enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Pitzer College
P
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,204enrollment
  • $34,801net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Marymount California University
M
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Marymount California University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 514enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Northwest University
N
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $25,917net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1325SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Art Center College of Design
A
Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,382enrollment
  • $53,306net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Chaminade University of Honolulu
C
Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Otis College of Art and Design
O
Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $49,440net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Westminster College
W
Salt Lake City, UT

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Utah

  • 1,214enrollment
  • $28,156net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1148-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

George Fox University
G
Newberg, OR

George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,531enrollment
  • $30,649net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Carroll College
C
Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $26,103net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 28

Whitworth University
W
Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,345enrollment
  • $27,491net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Dominican University of California
D
San Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,026enrollment
  • $51,292net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1291SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Laguna College of Art and Design
L
Laguna Beach, CA
 

Laguna College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 807enrollment
  • $44,285net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

John Paul the Great Catholic University
J
San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 298enrollment
  • $31,811net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Mills College
M
Oakland, CA

Mills College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 658enrollment
  • -net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1520SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
A
Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 169enrollment
  • $42,794net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Saint Martin's University
S
Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,505enrollment
  • $22,779net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 14-22ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31