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.
596 results nationwide
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#24 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa
Applications Due Aug 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in Hawaii
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#41 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#42 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jul 30
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due May 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Mar 1
Private 4 Year
9 reviews
#43 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
25 reviews
#44 Best Private Colleges in New York
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