83 Best Private Associate's Science Universities in the USA

Compare 195 programs at 83 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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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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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,079/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $71,530
Students: 11,737

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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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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,755/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,058
Students: 1,632

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,906/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $76,571
Students: 13,215

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University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,775/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,733
Students: 4,440

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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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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1890

US #272 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,196/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $55,362
Students: 1,567

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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $31,568/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $73,911
Students: 4,348

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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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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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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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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 2001

US #388 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,761/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,328
Students: 4,468

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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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York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1787

US #426 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,556/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $61,012
Students: 3,265

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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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University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1902

US #454 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,602/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $53,610
Students: 3,005

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Excelsior University

Albany, New York · Private University · Est. 1971

US #510 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $78,493
Students: 11,550

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1901

US #544 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,813/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $49,378
Students: 1,737

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Frequently asked questions

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

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Southern Adventist University, Villanova 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 Science 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 Science 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 Science universities in the USA

This page lists private Associate's Science 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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