Best colleges with Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies degrees

What colleges offer liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies classes in 2025?

There are 1421 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $13,142 per year. Norco College offers the cheapest liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies degree with an average net price of $6,147 annually.

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,711enrollment
  • $21,862net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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University of New Haven
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West Haven, CT

University of New Haven

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 9,830enrollment
  • $34,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Keuka College
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Keuka Park, NY
 

Keuka College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#55 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $26,153net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1008-1183SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Southern Maine
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Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,528enrollment
  • $12,006net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 995-1280SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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The Evergreen State College
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Olympia, WA

The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 2,320enrollment
  • $18,480net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 890-1260SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
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Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 17,027enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 20,519enrollment
  • $12,509net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,743enrollment
  • $10,592net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,441enrollment
  • $31,085net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Utica College
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Utica, NY
 

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,733enrollment
  • $22,510net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Thomas More University
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Crestview Hills, KY
 

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,947enrollment
  • $21,314net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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University of Charleston
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Charleston, WV

University of Charleston

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in West Virginia

  • 2,758enrollment
  • $21,100net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 985-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,075enrollment
  • $16,521net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,586enrollment
  • $16,033net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,841enrollment
  • $9,738net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,767enrollment
  • $11,549net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 860-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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Lake Superior State University
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Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $14,345net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,414enrollment
  • $23,611net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 926-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies can be found in the following states