Top Rated Pacific Northwest Private Colleges

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the highest ranked private college in the Pacific Northwest is Reed College. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Brigham Young University Idaho Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Rexburg, ID
  • 4.8 | 4 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

BYU-Idaho is a private university affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for undergraduate business, education, and nursing. The campus is in Rexburg, a small college town in eastern Idaho.

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1200
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.34
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $8,528
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Corban University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Salem, OR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Corban is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, ministry, and education. The residential campus sits in Salem, Oregon's capital city.

#8 Best Private Colleges in Oregon 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1003-1165
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $27,119
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