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National Liberal Arts Colleges

The National Liberal Arts Colleges, including schools like Colby College and Wesleyan University,

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The National Liberal Arts Colleges, including schools like Colby College and Wesleyan University, emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees in the liberal arts fields of study. Read the methodology »

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Here are the best liberal arts colleges in the U.S.

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    Williams College

    Williamstown, MA

    Williams College, a private institution in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has three undergraduate academic branches... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $57,280
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    2,073

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    Amherst College

    Amherst, MA

    Amherst College, a private school in Amherst, Massachusetts, is known for its rigorous academic climate. Because Amherst... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $58,640
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,855

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    Swarthmore College

    Swarthmore, PA

    About 10 miles outside of Philadelphia is Swarthmore College, a private liberal arts institution that also offers a... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $54,656
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,559

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    Wellesley College

    Wellesley, MA

    Wellesley is a private liberal arts college for women about 10 miles from Boston in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Students... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $56,052
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    2,534

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    Pomona College

    Claremont, CA

    Pomona College is located in Claremont, California, about 35 miles away from downtown Los Angeles. Students can take... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $54,762
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,679

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    Bowdoin College

    Brunswick, ME

    Submitting SAT and ACT scores is optional for admission to Bowdoin College, a private institution located in the coastal... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $56,350
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,828

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    Carleton College

    Northfield, MN

    Carleton College is a private school in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carls, as its students are... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $57,111
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    2,097

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    Claremont McKenna College

    Claremont, CA

    Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, is a member of The Claremont Colleges, which include Scripps... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $56,475
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,324

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    Middlebury College

    Middlebury, VT

    Among the academic focuses at Middlebury College are programs in environmental studies, international studies, the... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $56,216
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    2,579

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    Washington and Lee University

    Lexington, VA

    Washington and Lee University is a private institution named for George Washington, who gave a generous endowment to the... Read More

    Tuition
    Tuition and Fees
    $54,830
    Enrollment
    Enrollment
    1,829

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