These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in the United States. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in America is Princeton University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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#1 Best Value in Arkansas
Private 4 Year
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#15 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
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#16 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Value Colleges in Colorado
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
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#31 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Private 4 Year
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#17 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
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#2 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
Private 4 Year
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#32 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
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#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
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#20 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#21 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#22 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in Arizona
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