The Best Private Colleges in America for 2022
These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in the United States. Leading the rankings for 2022 as the highest ranked private college in America is Harvard University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
501 results nationwide
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Colleges in America
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 3
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Dec 31
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 2
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#6 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#8 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Apr 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#11 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#12 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#14 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#16 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#17 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 2
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 15
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