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
5 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#20 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#21 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Aug 31
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Missouri
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#22 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#23 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jan 5
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Mar 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Jul 31
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