Top Rated Maryland Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Maryland for 2024

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Maryland. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in Maryland is Johns Hopkins University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Maryland Private 4 year

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Johns Hopkins University
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Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 31,275enrollment
  • $24,034net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1520-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Goucher College
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Baltimore, MD

Goucher College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $30,945net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1328SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $43,545net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 967-1362SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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