72 Best Private Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA

Compare 305 programs at 72 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,000/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $61,408
Students: 2,813

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private 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 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 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 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA

This page lists private Professional Accounting & Finance 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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