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2019 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in MichiganAbout this List

The Best Liberal Arts Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 200 top liberal arts colleges in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Hope College

    • 4 Year
    • Holland, MI
    • 947
    1 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Sophomore: I am an international student. In Hope College, it seems like they do really care whether or not you are in Hope College! The school tries to make your life and transition to USA comfortable and smooth. People are so nice here in Holland MI. Because it is a smaller school, there are lots of opportunity but still big enough to have connections and make networks. We have a great science department and our Chemistry is one of the best among the liberal arts college. There are lots of opportunity for research too. There is an open door policy for professors so you can go in and ask anytime! Also our school is a dry campus and we take pride in that!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,734 Net Price
    • 1000-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. Kalamazoo College

    • 4 Year
    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • 348
    2 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Sophomore: Overall, I think that Kalamazoo college is actually very unique. There are a variety of clubs and organizations on campus to choose from. It allows for everyone to be a part of something. Academically, I enjoy being on trimesters and having to take three courses each semester. I also enjoy the fact that the campus is small and that allows me to create a relationship with my professors and makes it easy to reach out and ask for their help. In the last two years the percent of minorities that attend K College have actually increased, and that is something that I hope continues to happen over the coming years.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,958 Net Price
    • 1078-1370 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Albion College

    • 4 Year
    • Albion, MI
    • 407
    3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Freshman: I am only in my second semester at Albion College but I absolutely love it. There is a wide variety of majors and programs offered through the college which makes for an extremely diverse campus. The staff are all very friendly and approachable and being a smaller school, students receive a lot of one on one time with their professors. There are also hundreds of clubs and activities to be involved in on campus which makes for a very friendly welcoming environment since everyone knows everyone. Albion College is great and I am excited to see what the next couple years here bring for me!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,695 Net Price
    • 880-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Grace Christian University

    • 4 Year
    • Wyoming, MI
    • 152

    Freshman: My experience at Grace Christian University so far has been great! I go online so far and I really like it! I also like that I have time to get things done and my schedule is flexible. The teachers are staff are wonderful so far and I like they have resources to go and check out and use. It is really helpful and useful! I wouldn't change a thing! They are doing great!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,499 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Alma College

    • 4 Year
    • Alma, MI
    • 462
    4 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Junior: Alma is a great place to come to school! Although it is small in size, there is a truly unique communal energy on campus, while still getting the college experience. The administration and faculty really care about your education, and because of the small class sizes, your professors honestly notice and appreciate your hard work. There are SO many on-campus clubs and organizations to choose from, it is easy to make Alma feel like home!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,537 Net Price
    • 880-1183 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Hillsdale College

    • 4 Year
    • Hillsdale, MI
    • 336

    Freshman: I have attended Hillsdale for almost a year now, and it has been great! The professors sincerely care about the students' education and are always there for them. Since it is a small college, the community is tightly-knit; students can hardly walk across campus without saying hello to at least one person, students have movie nights and mixers together, and sometimes will even be invited to dine at professors' houses. Hillsdale is academically challenging, which creates an excellence that allows students to self-govern, and discover how to think.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 45% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,817 Net Price
    • 1190-1440 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?