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
#3 Best Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Private 4 Year
14 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Value in Kentucky
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Iowa
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Value in Oklahoma
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Value in Utah
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
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