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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#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Florida
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#22 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
Applications Due Mar 1
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#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas
Applications Due Jun 1
Private 4 Year
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
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#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
Applications Due Aug 25
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3 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
Applications Due Feb 1
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Applications Due Mar 1
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#29 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Aug 1
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#30 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Florida
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#37 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
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#23 Best Private Colleges in California
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