Best colleges with Liberal Arts and Humanities degrees

What colleges offer liberal arts and humanities classes in 2025?

There are 1979 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in liberal arts and humanities. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in liberal arts and humanities based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $14,012 per year. Norco College offers the cheapest liberal arts and humanities degree with an average net price of $6,147 annually.

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Butler University
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Indianapolis, IN

Butler University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,763enrollment
  • $40,140net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

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Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,592enrollment
  • $40,612net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Hofstra University
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Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,393enrollment
  • $35,687net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 14,320enrollment
  • $22,062net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1420SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,304enrollment
  • $31,551net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Saint John Fisher College
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Rochester, NY
 

Saint John Fisher College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,674enrollment
  • $28,969net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Indiana University Bloomington
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Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 47,527enrollment
  • $16,282net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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University of South Carolina Columbia
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Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 36,579enrollment
  • $26,068net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA

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Rollins College
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Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,013enrollment
  • $37,134net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,791enrollment
  • $32,176net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
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Socorro, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in New Mexico

  • 1,713enrollment
  • $9,133net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1290SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Mercer University
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Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Georgia

  • 9,124enrollment
  • $24,197net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 29,145enrollment
  • $19,900net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 17,397enrollment
  • $37,592net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,042enrollment
  • $20,121net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Oklahoma City University
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Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,763enrollment
  • $23,143net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1233SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 51,316enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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University of Redlands
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Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,192enrollment
  • $28,054net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1323SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Liberal Arts and Humanities can be found in the following states