These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in the United States. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in America is Princeton University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#6 Best Colleges in America
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#8 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#11 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#12 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#13 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#16 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#17 Best Colleges in America
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in America
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