Western Private Colleges
There are 163 private colleges and universities in the West enrolling 725,688 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.
Cornish College of the Arts
- Private 4 Year
- Seattle, WA
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Cornish is a private arts college known for undergraduate dance, music, theater, design, and visual arts. The urban campus is spread across Seattle neighborhoods including Capitol Hill.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 62%
- Net Price $41,758
The Master's University and Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Santa Clarita, CA
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5.0 | 1 reviews
The Master's University is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and music. The suburban Santa Clarita campus sits north of Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.8
- Acceptance Rate 84%
- Net Price $37,919
The College of Idaho
- Private 4 Year
- Caldwell, ID
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5.0 | 1 reviews
- Feb 15 application deadline
The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate sciences and a PEAK curriculum that pairs a major with three minors. The residential campus sits in the small city of Caldwell west of Boise.
- SAT Range 1070-1280
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 49%
- Net Price $21,686
Northwest Nazarene University
- Private 4 Year
- Nampa, ID
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- Aug 15 application deadline
Northwest Nazarene is a private Christian university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and theology. The suburban campus is in Nampa, in Idaho's Treasure Valley near Boise.
- SAT Range 1005-1240
- Avg GPA 3.59
- Acceptance Rate 65%
- Net Price $30,178
Los Angeles Pacific University
- Private 4 Year
- San Dimas, CA
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Los Angeles Pacific is a private Christian university known for online undergraduate programs in business, psychology, and liberal studies. Most undergrads complete degrees fully online through its San Dimas-based programs.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $22,498
Providence Christian College
- Private 4 Year
- Pasadena, CA
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3.0 | 2 reviews
Providence Christian is a small private Christian liberal arts college known for undergraduate biblical and theological studies. Most students live in a residential campus community in Pasadena.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.5
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $27,422
Rocky Mountain College
- Private 4 Year
- Billings, MT
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Rocky Mountain College is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate aviation and equestrian studies. The campus sits in Billings, Montana's largest city, near the Yellowstone River.
- SAT Range 893-1133
- Avg GPA 3.42
- Acceptance Rate 70%
- Net Price $20,791
Alaska Pacific University
- Private 4 Year
- Anchorage, AK
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Alaska Pacific is a small private university known for undergraduate outdoor studies, environmental science, and marine science. The Anchorage campus pairs city access with field-based coursework across Alaska's coastal and wilderness settings.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- Net Price $21,960
Ensign College
- Private 2 Year
- Salt Lake City, UT
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Ensign College is a private college known for undergraduate business, technology, and health-related programs. The downtown Salt Lake City campus is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $12,505
University of the West
- Private 4 Year
- Rosemead, CA
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- Jun 15 application deadline
University of the West is a small private university known for undergraduate Buddhist studies, religious studies, and business. The suburban Rosemead campus is Buddhist-affiliated and lies in the greater Los Angeles area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.43
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $14,713
New Hope Christian College Eugene
- Private 4 Year
- Eugene, OR
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- Aug 1 application deadline
New Hope Christian College is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. Most programs prepare students for pastoral work and related Christian service.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 80%
- Net Price $17,573
Boise Bible College
- Private 4 Year
- Boise, ID
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- Aug 1 application deadline
Boise Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus is located in Boise.
- SAT Range 950-1200
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.35
- Acceptance Rate 90%
- Net Price $17,643