38 Best Private Veterinary & Animal Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 463 programs at 38 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 463 Universities 38 Scholarships 84

38 universities · ranked best first

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $33,062/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,950
Students: 5,520

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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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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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Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1874

US #316 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,547/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,187
Students: 1,224

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William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1870

US #337 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,569/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $42,401
Students: 1,300

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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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Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1865

US #406 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $24,792/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $62,208
Students: 3,106

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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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York University

York, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1890

US #450 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,951/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $44,130
Students: 428

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Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs

Spokane, Washington · Private University

US #463 ROI A Admissions open

Tuition: USD 13,560/yr
Admission rate: 29%
Earnings (10yr): $58,561
Students: 145

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Dordt University

Sioux Center, Iowa · Private University · Est. 1955

US #468 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,807/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $52,559
Students: 1,597

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Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1869

US #500 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $21,741/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $43,326
Students: 865

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The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1882

US #507 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $27,221/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,996
Students: 2,223

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Wilmington College

Wilmington, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1870

US #538 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,153/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $48,491
Students: 1,006

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Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1897

US #549 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,406/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $49,956
Students: 1,572

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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas · Private University · Est. 1906

US #551 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $26,182/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $55,736
Students: 3,195

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Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, New York · Private University · Est. 1950

US #609 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,072/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $52,055
Students: 5,735

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William Jewell College

Liberty, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1849

US #615 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,562/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $59,268
Students: 924

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Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1867

US #658 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,503/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $53,726
Students: 910

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Veterinary & Animal Sciences programmes report a median $29,413 two years after finishing, across 87 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $21,750.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Veterinary & Animal Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Tufts University, Drexel University, University of Denver. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Veterinary & Animal Sciences 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 Veterinary & Animal Sciences 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 Veterinary & Animal Sciences universities in the USA

This page lists private Veterinary & Animal Sciences 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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