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
#3 Best Colleges in Oregon
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#24 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#25 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Oklahoma
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#26 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#27 Best Private Colleges in New York
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Value in Wisconsin
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
Applications Due Aug 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Aug 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama
Applications Due May 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due May 1
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