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63 Best Private Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA

Compare 229 programs at 63 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

63 universities · ranked best first

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US University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$32,740/yr
Admission rate
10%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,498
Students
20,443
2
UR University of Rochester logo

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,278/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,042
Students
6,331
3
UN University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1842

US #109 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$26,780/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$99,980
Students
8,818
4
UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,192/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Students
4,841
5
VU Valparaiso University logo

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
6
WU Webster University logo

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,047/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,876
Students
2,304
7
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Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$27,290/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,157
Students
2,603
8
WU Widener University logo

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$25,759/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,920
Students
2,951
9
UH University of Hartford logo

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
10
UN University of New England logo

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine · Private University · Est. 1831

US #217 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$38,107/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,921
Students
2,135
11
US University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,365/yr
Admission rate
52%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,522
Students
5,671
12
WU Wilkes University logo

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1933

US #223 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$27,743/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,454
Students
1,985
13
UM University of Mary logo

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private University · Est. 1959

US #234 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,770/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,909
Students
2,416
14
US University of Scranton logo

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1888

US #238 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$32,568/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,652
Students
3,554
15
WP Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #247 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$43,071/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$103,470
Students
5,447
16
UP University of the Pacific logo

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$25,447/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,445
Students
3,204
17
WU Whitworth University logo

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington · Private University · Est. 1890

US #261 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$26,534/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,561
Students
1,858
18
US University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne logo

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
19
UM University of Mount Union logo

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1846

US #273 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$23,280/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,217
Students
1,995
20
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Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
21
UB University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1927

US #292 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,807/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,323
Students
1,534
22
UM University of Mobile logo

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1961

US #295 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,382/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,611
Students
1,307
23
UD University of Detroit Mercy logo

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1878

US #322 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,232/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,030
Students
2,438
24
UR University of Richmond logo

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1830

US #323 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$31,309/yr
Admission rate
22%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,178
Students
2,980

Professional Accounting & Finance at other levels

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern California, University of Rochester, University of Notre Dame. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA

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