Best colleges with History degrees

What colleges offer history classes in 2025?

There are 1293 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in history. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in history based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $19,968 per year. Woodland Community College offers the cheapest history degree with an average net price of $6,335 annually.

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Montclair State University
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Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 22,570enrollment
  • $13,880net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1225SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Oglethorpe University
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Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,522enrollment
  • $22,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1106-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 9,918enrollment
  • $13,154net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,421enrollment
  • $22,506net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

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North Park University
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Chicago, IL

North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,624enrollment
  • $19,910net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1162SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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University of Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,447enrollment
  • $19,903net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $13,841net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,514enrollment
  • $14,648net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $23,907net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1235SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,296enrollment
  • $15,820net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,990enrollment
  • $15,113net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Alvernia University
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Reading, PA

Alvernia University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#46 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,485enrollment
  • $26,166net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1066-1253SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,592enrollment
  • $22,921net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Florida International University
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Miami, FL

Florida International University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 53,953enrollment
  • $10,742net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $24,091net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 960-1191SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,280enrollment
  • $17,424net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,693enrollment
  • $20,183net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,017enrollment
  • $25,050net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1041-1138SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Colleges for earning degrees in History can be found in the following states