2027 College Rankings

Best Private, For-Profit Colleges

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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	School of Visual Arts	2901	94.67	1,080 – 1,380	61337	31855	#1 2027 Best 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. Undergraduates 2,901 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
2	DigiPen Institute of Technology	974	90.26	1,160 – 1,410	41779	58771	#2 2027 Best 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. Undergraduates 974 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
3	Monroe University	7133	48.98	--	13291	36973	#3 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 76% first......Read more Undergraduates 7,133 Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
4	Southern California Institute of Technology	510	74.19	--	31486	60630	#4 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA During the last admissions cycle, the Southern California Institute of Technology accepted 74% of applicants. An astounding 92% of these students went on to enroll. The school offers degrees in three undergraduate programs: Electrician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Biomedical Technology/Technician. Undergraduates 510 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
5	Neumont University	453	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#5 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 453 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
6	Nossi College of Art and Design	247	46.31	--	24044	28099	#6 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Nossi College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 46% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 57% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $1,376 on average. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Undergraduates 247 Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,099
7	Westcliff University	2363	73.17	--	35553	63721	#7 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,363 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	Five Towns College	925	53.82	800 – 1,020	24724	25305	#8 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 925 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
9	The College of Westchester	890	94.42	--	15871	32951	#9 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges The College of Westchester White Plains, NY Found in White Plains, The College of Westchester accepts 94% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 890 Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,951
10	Chamberlain University-Illinois	14041	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#10 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 14,041 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
11	Musicians Institute	800	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#11 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 800 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
12	University of Advancing Technology	855	98.22	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#12 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 855 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
13	Galen College of Nursing-Louisville	4801	100	630 – 850	17734	59213	#13 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 4,801 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
14	LIM College	1211	81.32	950 – 1,130	40305	45359	#14 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 1,211 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
15	University of Silicon Valley	456	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#15 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 456 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
16	Central Penn College	671	18.46	660 – 910	17263	40798	#16 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 671 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
17	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	2061	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#17 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 2,061 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
18	Los Angeles College of Music	228	87.68	--	44586	20538	#18 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Los Angeles College of Music accepts 88% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Los Angeles College of Music will receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students continued their studies at Los Angeles College of Music after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 228 Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
19	ECPI University	12678	75.96	--	22407	41278	#19 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, ECPI University accepts 76% of applicants. They request $15 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 21% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 12,678 Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,278
20	Salem University	892	47.33	900 – 1,130	10231	31612	#20 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 892 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
21	DeVry University-Illinois	27866	98.37	680 – 1,020	30889	42178	#21 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 27,866 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
22	Post University	14116	96.54	800 – 1,030	21229	31401	#22 2027 Best 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 Undergraduates 14,116 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
23	Eastern International College-Jersey City	498	69.63	--	20136	36936	#23 2027 Best Private, For-Profit Colleges Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Eastern International College-Jersey City accepts 70% of applicants. They require $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern International College-Jersey City, there is a 55% first year retention rate and around 6% of students......Read more Undergraduates 498 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,936