These are the top ranked public and private four-year colleges in the United States as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the list for 2023 as the best overall college in America is Princeton University. The top rated public state college is University of Michigan. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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#2 Best Public Universities in America
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#3 Best Public Universities in America
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#4 Best Public Universities in America
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#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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#5 Best Public Universities in America
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#2 Best Colleges in Texas
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3 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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4 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
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Private 4 Year
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#8 Best Private Colleges in California
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#3 Best Colleges in Texas
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
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#2 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
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Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Value Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in California
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Private 4 Year
9 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
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