Top Ranked Liberal Arts Colleges & Universities - U.S. News University Directory
Liberal arts colleges, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as National Liberal Arts Colleges, confer only undergraduate degrees. At least half of the degrees awarded at these institutions are in a liberal arts field. Search below to find the top-ranked liberal arts colleges and universities in the nation. To locate bachelor degree programs or online master's degrees in liberal arts be sure to search our listings of accredited degree programs.
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Purchase, NY
Located in Purchase, New York, Purchase College – SUNY is a public liberal arts institution. The school was founded in 1967 and resides on 550 suburban acres about 25 miles north of Manhattan. Purchase College – SUNY claims excellent programs in the School of the Arts, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education.
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Asheville, NC
Warren Wilson, located in Asheville, NC, is one of six work colleges in the United States. The school's holistic approach to education allows students to focus on service-learning, work and community service, enhancing their cultural experiences and preparing them to make a difference in the world.
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Bethany, WV
Bethany College is a private liberal arts institution that was founded in 1840. It is located in Bethany, West Virginia, on 1,300 rural acres in the state’s northern panhandle. Bethany College is affiliated with the Christian Church and has a long history of excellence in the arts and sciences, with particular emphasis on leadership.
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Ashland, WI
Northland College is a private liberal arts institution that was founded in 1892. It is located in Ashland, Wisconsin on 130 rural acres just south of the Lake Superior shore. Northland College is an environmentally conscious school, one in which the natural world and humanity's place in it are recognized as intrinsic to success.
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Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private liberal arts institution that was founded in 1973. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 54 suburban acres and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church. Wisconsin Lutheran College offers students the chance to participate in undergraduate research projects, NCAA Division III athletics, and a variety of clubs and organizations.
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New Orleans, LA
Founded in 1915, Xavier University of Louisiana is a private institution occupying 27 acres campus in urban New Orleans, La. Xavier University of Louisiana is Catholic and historically Black. The university is part of the NAIA athletic conference and offers a wide array of clubs, organizations and teams to suit the needs and interests of the student body.
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