Top Rated New Hampshire Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire for 2025

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in New Hampshire. Leading the rankings for 2025 as the highest ranked private college in New Hampshire is Dartmouth College. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Dartmouth College
D
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Colleges in America

  • 6,746enrollment
  • $17,322net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

Saint Anselm College
S
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 2,078enrollment
  • $35,091net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Franklin Pierce University
F
Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 1,637enrollment
  • $25,557net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 945-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA