5 Best For-Profit Colleges in the US

3. Alliant International University

Annual Fee: $17,130

Enrolled Students (fall 2021): 3,818

Average Rank: 6

Private, for-profit Alliant International University, sometimes known as Alliant, has campuses around California, with its main location in San Diego. Six campuses in California – San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine, Sacramento, and Fresno.

The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and the United States International University (USIU) combined to become Alliant in 2001. Alliant’s main campus is located in San Diego, California, just like the schools it is derived from. In addition, USIU had a campus in Europe until 2007 that was housed in a former public school in the UK that served as a location for a number of movies, including the Harry Potter series.

The WASC Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities has granted accreditation to Alliant, encompassing all of its programs. The California State Board of Education has given its approval to the university’s educational offerings. The American Psychological Association accredits clinical psychology programs (APA). The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education has approved the marital and family therapy programs at Alliant.

A total of 3818 students are enrolled in the university as of fall 2021. US News also mentions the annual cost of Alliant University to be $17,130.