114 Best Private Associate's Education Universities in the USA

Compare 219 programs at 114 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,282/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $60,823
Students: 4,146

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The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1887

US #222 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,561/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,250
Students: 3,154

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Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1831

US #309 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $32,997/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $64,873
Students: 4,207

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Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #317 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,201/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $56,075
Students: 2,197

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Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1927

US #328 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,641/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,354
Students: 2,005

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #329 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,646/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,490
Students: 4,540

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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1898

US #332 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,516/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,807
Students: 2,403

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University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1889

US #335 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,107/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $45,036
Students: 6,941

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National University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1971

US #348 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,878/yr
Earnings (10yr): $67,548
Students: 10,794

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Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1945

US #353 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,194/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $48,712
Students: 2,849

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Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware · Private University · Est. 1968

US #361 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,644/yr
Earnings (10yr): $53,844
Students: 7,906

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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1920

US #363 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,866/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $59,986
Students: 1,974

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Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1919

US #373 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,124/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $57,529
Students: 1,495

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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona · Private University

US #395 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,520/yr
Earnings (10yr): $37,752
Students: 85,991

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Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1925

US #397 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,553/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,845
Students: 2,365

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Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,942/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $46,744
Students: 4,813

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Baker College

Owosso, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1888

US #415 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,157/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $35,833
Students: 3,026

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Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1926

US #421 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,444/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,452
Students: 2,191

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Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1859

US #443 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,368/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $55,504
Students: 1,604

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1906

US #451 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,341/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $41,583
Students: 2,840

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Associate's Education universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Adventist University, Liberty University, Nova Southeastern University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Associate's Education universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Associate's Education universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Associate's Education universities in the USA

This page lists private Associate's Education universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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