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.

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Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, MD

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Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in America

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

Applications Due Jan 3

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Loyola University Maryland

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Baltimore, MD

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Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#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

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Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

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

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Maryland Institute College of Art

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Baltimore, MD

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Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

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

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Mount St Mary's University

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Emmitsburg, MD

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Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#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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