These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in California. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in California is Stanford University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 2
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 3
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 5
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#21 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 8
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
14 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 7
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 10
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in California
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jun 1