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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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#34 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#25 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
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#26 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#35 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Aug 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Applications Due Mar 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Nov 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#47 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Aug 30
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#36 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
Applications Due Aug 1
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