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2021 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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Hope College
4 Year
Holland, MI
1,003 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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76% Acceptance Rate
$27,812 Net Price
1110-1330 SAT Range
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Kalamazoo College
4 Year
Kalamazoo, MI
377 reviews
#2 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan
Freshman: The academics, housing, teachers, students, and diversity is beyond amazing at this school. The food in the cafeteria is okay, but that's what food on West Main and Roadhouse $3 Tender Tuesdays are for! The party scene has also gotten a lot better in the past few years due to more diversity and intercultural individuals coming to campus. People really look out for each other out here, everyone is super nice, but because we really are a community, everyone knows everyone and that can cause drama at times. Otherwise, AMAZING school.
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A-
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73% Acceptance Rate
$25,903 Net Price
1180-1380 SAT Range
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Albion College
4 Year
Albion, MI
710 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
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68% Acceptance Rate
$17,663 Net Price
1010-1240 SAT Range
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Alma College
4 Year
Alma, MI
494 reviews
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-
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64% Acceptance Rate
$22,830 Net Price
1040-1220 SAT Range
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Hillsdale College
4 Year
Hillsdale, MI
356 reviews
Alum: This is one of the best colleges in the U.S. The care of your fellow classmates is rivaled by that of the professors. People just want to get to know you. They. Care. The community is terrific. You are challenged heavily, but, as we say, strength rejoices in the challenge. You are quite prepared for every circumstance if you really listened to what was going on. No one will tell you what to think, but, in a philosophical way, you will develop an understanding how to take in and articulate information. Self-government is crucial. It isn't for everyone, only those who are ready to take on a "philosophical habit of mind".
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36% Acceptance Rate
$21,918 Net Price
1280-1460 SAT Range
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Baker College of Jackson
4 Year
Jackson, MI
171 reviews
Junior: When first deciding I want to go to college I wanted to choose a college that has low class counts and high education and graduate levels. When I found Baker and took the tour I quickly realize this was a school for me, Baker is very hands-on and for a learner like me hands-on is the best way I learn. Baker is professors are very educated in the fields of study and has intens when I found Baker and took the tour I quickly realize this was a school for me, Baker is very hands-on and for a learner like me hands-on is the best way I learn. Baker is professors are very educated in the fields of study and has extensive amount of experience and can be very Personable I love Baker
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100% Acceptance Rate
$12,911 Net Price
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About 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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