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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#6 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
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#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Private 4 Year
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#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
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#38 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Private 4 Year
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#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska
Applications Due Aug 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
Private 4 Year
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#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#39 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#40 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#25 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
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