2023 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

• Holland, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  1,055 reviews

Junior: As a student who's just over halfway through my time at Hope, I can confidently say that I've enjoyed my time here. I have been able to learn how to overcome different challenges, form some lifelong friendships, as well as form strong connections with my professors. Since I started college during COVID, the majority of my freshman year was online, but I'm now all in-person classes and I think that's been extremely helpful in my college experience. I will say that I wish it was a little more diverse and accepting to people who aren't white, Christian, and able-bodied and neurotypical. I have seen struggles with how disabled students are treated, as well as neurodivergent students, which is slightly disappointing since the College preaches acceptance of all. But, those issues have been in select corners of Hope, and there are many places and people who want to help! Overall, I'm grateful for my opportunity to be at Hope, but I always think there's room for growth.... Read 1,055 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $30,320

• SAT range 1130-1330

• Kalamazoo, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  396 reviews

Alum: When looking for a college to call my 4-year home, I knew the basics of Kalamazoo College, but I had no idea what it would entail for my future. I knew about its K-Plan, small class sizes, and rigorous academics centered around the liberal arts. I did not know, however, the power of each aspect of the K experience working together. Kalamazoo College challenged me and made me think outside of myself; my time at K forced me to grow and consider what was and is important to me, and how I fit into the outside world. Anything you want to accomplish is made possible through a K education!... Read 396 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $27,596

• SAT range 1170-1370

• Albion, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  712 reviews

Alum: Fantastic experience! Really a well-rounded, diverse background gained. My Mother also went to Albion and had a great experience; one of the reasons that I went. Biology-German Major with Chem Minor...I did summer programs with the college in Colorado (Mountain Wilderness & Geology) and over a winter break , in Florida(Florida Ecology). I became a licensed EMT while there. I really got to know the awesome faculty. I lived in a variety of dorms. The International House experience was exceptional. Albion really helped prepare me for my careers as a Zoologist with zoos, Military Officer (Medical Service Corps), and Educator (Middle School Science Teacher). Definitely no regrets!... Read 712 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $19,557

• SAT range 930-1160

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  618 reviews

Junior: Great professors and such supportive and helpful staff. I've loved my time at AQ! A beautiful campus, close-knit community and good class offerings with so many opportunities for involvement and fun.... Read 618 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 71%

• Net price $18,812

• SAT range 1010-1220

• Alma, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  514 reviews

Niche User: I am a dual enrolled student at Alma College and my overall experience, from what I can tell, is a four star review. As I rated below, the professors that I have had have been accommodating. Alma uses Canvas for their classes and I find that Canvas is accessible and easy to use. The town itself is not very lively, and most students go away or home on the weekends to find places that have activities besides walking around Meijer. The campus feels safe and homey, the dorms are fairly big and nice, and the staff there is quick to get back to you with any questions you may have, either over email or in person.... Read 514 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $23,635

• SAT range 1030-1230

• Hillsdale, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  376 reviews

Sophomore: The students, staff, and environment are incredible. I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else. If you want to grow closer to God, this is a place to do it. The religious community is unbelievably strong. Sometimes this causes interdenominational conflicts, but you can avoid it rather easily. I'm Catholic, and the Catholic Society is a strong and amazing organization. The professors are brilliant and are easy to approach. Hillsdale's students are one-of-a-kind. Many students are engaged/married by graduation! They say to find someone here because once you leave you'll be disappointed by who you find. If you are strongly leftist, atheist, uninterested in academics, are promiscuous, or like to drink/smoke/do drugs, not for you. Very high caliber of students and faculty. It's definitely a bubble, but a great bubble to live in. Hillsdale is rapidly increasing in prominence and in my opinion exceeds many Ivy League programs. Also, 48% acceptance is wrong. In 2021, it was about 23%.... Read 376 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 36%

• Net price $22,048

• SAT range 1290-1470