Western Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in the West

There are 182 private colleges and universities in the West enrolling 667,022 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.

West Private 4 year 2 year

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

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  • 220enrollment
  • $40,837net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Saint Martin's University
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Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,609enrollment
  • $21,811net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 925-1180SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Linfield University
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McMinnville, OR

Linfield University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $31,585net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Naropa University
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Boulder, CO

Naropa University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,065enrollment
  • $28,145net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Corban University
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Salem, OR
 

Corban University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 963enrollment
  • $26,231net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1165SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Walla Walla University
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College Place, WA

Walla Walla University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,432enrollment
  • $25,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Colorado Christian University
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Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 8,964enrollment
  • $23,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $27,637net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

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Bethesda University of California
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Anaheim, CA
 

Bethesda University of California

Private 4 Year

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  • 264enrollment
  • $21,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 11

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Antioch University Seattle
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Seattle, WA
 

Antioch University Seattle

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 799enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Johnson & Wales University Denver
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Denver, CO
 

Johnson & Wales University Denver

Private 4 Year

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  • 397enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Touro College Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Touro College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,249enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Thomas Aquinas College
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Santa Paula, CA

Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 516enrollment
  • $24,217net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Pacific Union College
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Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 870enrollment
  • $21,841net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Simpson University
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Redding, CA
 

Simpson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 874enrollment
  • $25,251net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1185SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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City University of Seattle
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Bellevue, WA
 

City University of Seattle

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,095enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Warner Pacific College
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Portland, OR
 

Warner Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 444enrollment
  • $23,834net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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San Diego Christian College
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El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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