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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#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
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#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Mar 1
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#28 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due May 1
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#36 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
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#1 Best Value in South Dakota
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#21 Best Private Colleges in California
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#5 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
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#1 Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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#1 Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
Applications Due Sep 21
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#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Feb 1
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
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#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Apr 15
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#22 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
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#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
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#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont
Applications Due Feb 1
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri
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