2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	DigiPen Institute of Technology	1275	90.26	1,160 – 1,410	41779	58771	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. Est. Median SAT 1,275 1.6% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
2	School of Visual Arts	1217	94.67	1,080 – 1,380	61337	31855	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges School of Visual Arts New York, NY The School of Visual Arts is a Private institution, but it’s currently in the process of transitioning to a nonprofit organization. SVA NYC awards up to Master's degrees, with 10 majors to choose from. Illustration is a popular option. Est. Median SAT 1,217 7.0% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $61,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
3	Research College of Nursing	1195	71.43	1,110 – 1,280	0	59213	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO Est. Median SAT 1,195 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
4	Musicians Institute	1132	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Found in Hollywood, Musicians Institute’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 44% of students attending Musicians Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at Musicians Institute after completing their......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,132 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $49,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
5	Sullivan University	1130	96.17	1,080 – 1,180	19528	34516	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Sullivan University Louisville, KY Est. Median SAT 1,130 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,516
6	Neumont University	1105	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Neumont University Salt Lake City, UT One of the younger colleges in America, the Neumont College of Computer Science was founded in 2003. The school offers 5 total undergraduate majors: Computer Programming, Network and System Administration, Information Technology Project Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Modeling,......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,105 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
7	University of Silicon Valley	1095	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,095 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $31,594 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
8	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	1075	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 43% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,075 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $31,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
9	University of Advancing Technology	1065	98.22	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and 26% of students will earn......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,065 Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
10	Beckfield College-Florence	1040	79.57	970 – 1,110	27653	34873	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Beckfield College-Florence Florence, KY Est. Median SAT 1,040 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,873
11	LIM College	1040	81.32	950 – 1,130	40305	45359	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,040 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $40,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
12	Salem University	1015	47.33	900 – 1,130	10231	31612	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 47% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,015 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
13	Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	960	100	860 – 1,060	29916	58542	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK Est. Median SAT 960 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $29,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
14	Post University	915	96.54	800 – 1,030	21229	31401	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 10% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $15,719 on average. 33% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT 915 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $21,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
15	Five Towns College	910	53.82	800 – 1,020	24724	25305	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 910 Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $24,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
16	DeVry University-Illinois	861	98.37	680 – 1,020	30889	42178	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 11% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT 861 19.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 680 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $30,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
17	Chamberlain University-Illinois	845	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 845 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
18	Central Penn College	789	18.46	660 – 910	17263	40798	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 18% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 789 Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $17,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
19	Galen College of Nursing-Louisville	744	100	630 – 850	17734	59213	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 17% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-Louisville will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Est. Median SAT 744 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
20	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	744	64.5	630 – 850	27907	58951	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Found in San Antonio, Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 744 Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $27,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
21	Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay	744	56.67	630 – 850	26935	59213	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Private for-profit Colleges Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay Saint Petersburg, FL Based in Saint Petersburg, Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 18% of students at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 744 Acceptance Rate 56.7% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $26,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213