The Most Liberal Colleges ranking is based on student reviews of the political leanings of the campus community.
| Factor | Description | Source | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Surveys on Personal Political Preference – Liberal | Students report their personal political leanings while at the college they currently or recently attend(ed). | Self-reported by Niche users | 80.0% |
| Student Surveys on Campus Political Preferences – Liberal | Student opinions about the liberal political leanings of students at the college they currently or recently attend(ed). | Self-reported by Niche users | 20.0% |
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