Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in Pacific Northwest

There are 38 private colleges and universities in Pacific Northwest enrolling 114,543 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 Pacific Northwest private colleges.


38 results

Brigham Young University Idaho
B
Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 44,304enrollment
  • $6,871net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Seattle University
S
Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,268enrollment
  • $36,843net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Portland
P
Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,033enrollment
  • $37,317net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1165-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Reed College
R
Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,566enrollment
  • $33,980net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Gonzaga University
G
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 7,381enrollment
  • $36,880net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Seattle Pacific University
S
Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 3,443enrollment
  • $28,367net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 11

Lewis & Clark College
L
Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,499enrollment
  • $37,478net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Willamette University
W
Salem, OR

Willamette University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,785enrollment
  • $37,913net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Whitman College
W
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,559enrollment
  • $38,989net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1295-1455SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Puget Sound
P
Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,173enrollment
  • $38,127net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Pacific University
P
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,751enrollment
  • $32,006net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

Pacific Lutheran University
P
Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,706enrollment
  • $25,368net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1376SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Concordia University Portland
C
Portland, OR
 

Concordia University Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,342enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Northwest University
N
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 1,083enrollment
  • $21,825net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 985-1210SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

George Fox University
G
Newberg, OR

George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,285enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Whitworth University
W
Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,681enrollment
  • $25,785net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Saint Martin's University
S
Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,616enrollment
  • $23,824net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 995-1225SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

Linfield University
L
McMinnville, OR

Linfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Oregon

  • 1,297enrollment
  • $28,517net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1