U.S. News Best Colleges Categorized by School Type: Proprietary

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National American University

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1949

Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a premier, private, accredited, nondenominational Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The University offers online and campus-based Bachelors ...

1996

Northcentral University

Northcentral University educates professionals throughout the world and provides an accessible opportunity to earn a U.S. regionally accredited degree. Northcentral mentors students One-to-One with hi...

1859

Santa Fe University of Art and Design

Santa Fe University of Art and Design traces its roots directly to the charter of the oldest educational institution in the New Mexico Territory, several decades prior to the creation of the State of ...

1892

Strayer University

Founded in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University has a legacy of preparing adult students for today's dynamic workforce via innovative and rigorou...

1991

University of the Potomac

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Argosy University

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Ashford University

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2006

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Located in Southern California, JPCatholic offers an outstanding education in the culture-impacting fields of creative media, business, and theology. Our unique curriculum combines a Catholic liberal ...

1980

NewSchool of Architecture and Design

Located in the East Village design district of downtown San Diego, NewSchool of Architecture & Design is a globally recognized and awarded design university known for its forward-thinking professors, ...

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Trident University International

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1988

Florida National University--Main Campus

The purpose of Florida National University is to contribute to the education of a population of diverse, presently predominantly Hispanic, cultures. The Universityrealizes this mission through the emp...

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Miami International University of Art & Design

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1934

Kendall College

Kendall College, founded in 1934, offers students undergraduate degrees in baking and pastry, culinary arts, hospitality management, business and early childhood education. Located in the heart of Chi...

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American Academy of Art

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American InterContinental University

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1889

Chamberlain University

Chamberlain provides a superior nursing education experience distinguished by academic excellence, innovation, integrity and world class service. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical ...

1946

Bay State College

In a city full of colleges and universities, one school has been Bostons best-kept secret for more than 65 years. In that time, Bay State College has built a reputation for offering a unique, high-qua...

1931

Berkeley College

Berkeley College empowers students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers and in a diverse global society by providing a comprehensive and supportive educational experience, fostering academic...

1931

Berkeley College

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The College of Westchester

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Jamestown Business College

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1939

LIM College

Situated in Manhattan, the center of the fashion capital of the world, LIM College - Where Business Meets Fashion - has been a major force in fashion and business education since 1939. Graduates can b...

1916

Plaza College

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1947

School of Visual Arts

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Art Institute of Portland

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Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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South College

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Art Institute of Houston

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Wade College

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