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2022 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

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  1. Hope College

    • 4 Year
    • HOLLAND, MI
    • 1,014 reviews
    #1 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Freshman: Hope College is an absolute gem, though it seems somewhat hidden because of it's small size and quaint location. However, there is no doubt that this is a fantastic place to be educated. I am a member of the dance department and I can speak on behalf of their excellent, top-notch training. They always bring in various guest artists throughout the year (2 which each stay a full semester, even) and host plenty of performance opportunities and auditions. Outside of dancing, the rest of the education at the school is phenomenal! Each class is challenging and engaging, and the professors are very knowledgeable and wise. Each of the staff on campus cares about YOU as an individual and wants to help you succeed in every way possible. You are at an advantage in a smaller pond because you're not just a number, you're important and significant to everyone that you'll meet! Hope has such a warm, friendly, and inviting environment with joy that is contagious! Hope is the place to be :)
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    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,248 Net Price
    • 1130-1330 SAT Range
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  2. Kalamazoo College

    • 4 Year
    • KALAMAZOO, MI
    • 382 reviews
    #2 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Niche User: It looks great! In the classroom, I am an honor roll student who takes pride in good grades and being a respectful person to my classmates and teachers. I love the school atmosphere and love connecting with teachers and students no matter their personality. I have an outgoing personality who loves to meet new people and create quality relationships with people. On average, I am an A and B student with a GPA improving every semester. While going to school, I plan on studying finance or business management. I have a passion for making money the right way and leading people in a positive direction for personal and professional success. I always put school before sports and am fully aware of school being the reason that I am able to play football. School has a special place in my heart for meeting people, leading, and growing myself for success in life.
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    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,480 Net Price
    • 1170-1370 SAT Range
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  3. Albion College

    • 4 Year
    • ALBION, MI
    • 687 reviews
    #3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    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!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,532 Net Price
    • 990-1200 SAT Range
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  4. Alma College

    • 4 Year
    • ALMA, MI
    • 501 reviews
    #4 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan

    Alum: My experience at Alma College was very special and very rewarding. It gave me a quick start in learning with a faculty and staff that was caring and amazing. They were personally there to help me find my correct path and left me more than prepared for my first job which was my goal. The small class sizes allow for personal connections between student to student
    and student to professor. It is a beautiful campus and Alma offers many opportunities for internships, jobs and research as well as classes for all types of majors. Alma prepares you for graduate school and beyond. There are many small or large interest groups that you can be involved in, enjoy, have fun and make lasting friendships. Incredible professors, wonderful experiences and caring relationships which lead to an excellent college environment at Alma College.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,180 Net Price
    • 1030-1230 SAT Range
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  5. Hillsdale College

    • 4 Year
    • HILLSDALE, MI
    • 368 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%.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,230 Net Price
    • 1300-1470 SAT Range
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    Baker College of Auburn Hills

    • 4 Year
    • AUBURN HILLS, MI
    • 288 reviews

    Junior: Loved my time at this campus. I attended from 2014-2017. They offer accelerated courses, smaller class sizes for enhanced learning, and a variety of class times. The cafeteria is amazing, they have people there making whatever you'd like. A majority of the professors are great at what they do and genuinely care about making sure you learn the material. I'm going there again to pursue my bachelor's now and wouldn't even think of going anywhere else. Once you attend baker it's hard to make that decision to go to another school once you see how much they offer and how invested they are in your future career.
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    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,179 Net Price
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