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2018 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in WisconsinAbout 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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    Alverno College

    • 4 Year
    • Milwaukee, WI
    • 932

    Sophomore: Alverno College has been really great so far! Sometimes scheduling is hard to figure out and some professors are hard to deal with but for the most part, I love being a part of the Alverno family. The small class sizes are awesome and there are always opportunities to get involved in the community and connect with others. It's been a really great experience so far and I can't wait to see what the rest of my education will bring!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,861 Net Price
    • 770-1050 SAT Range
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  2. Lawrence University

    • 4 Year
    • Appleton, WI
    • 651
    1 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

    Sophomore: Lawrence is my home. Sometimes home is not your favorite place at times, but it always has that special place in your heart. Lawrence has been there for me whenever I need it, professors are there when I need academic support, friends are there to keep things interesting and fun, organizations are there to keep me involved, and the food isn't half bad either! I wouldn't trade my Lawrence education for anything in the world.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,230 Net Price
    • 1180-1390 SAT Range
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  3. St. Norbert College

    • 4 Year
    • De Pere, WI
    • 641
    2 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

    Freshman: I really love SNC! The campus is beautiful and so clean. The people are all wonderful and unbelievably polite. The academics are great and very diverse, with the teachers being very involved, even if they sometimes forget office hours. I do not go to parties, but I have heard from friends the sober parties are very fun and they have a great time there! I am no athlete, but my friends seem to really enjoy the athletic program here. The teachers are amazing and they really add to the overall experience. I feel very safe here, there have been a few reports of "attacks" on campus, but each time, people are physically injured. The food here is delicious and I have definitely gained my freshman 15, but no worries, the new fitness center is almost complete, so I won't have to worry about gaining any more weight! Overall, I really love the school and everything that involves it!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,182 Net Price
    • 960-1230 SAT Range
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  4. Beloit College

    • 4 Year
    • Beloit, WI
    • 519
    3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

    Junior: This is a classic case of a 'little pond' school. You'll grow into a big, weird fish. Beloit is a place that people with avantgarde personality come to get a nice financial aid package and an education to rival the east coast liberal arts schools. I've never had a class larger than 10 students. Those were all fact statements. The value statement that you're looking for is this, "Beloit is a place to go if you've always felt outside of the mainstream, and want to be celebrated for that. Its where honestly passionate and incredibly bright people go to find meaningful things to do with their lives. I'm sure if you're already indoctrinated into the name-brand big school mentality, there's little I can say or do to convince you otherwise, except to say that this school has benefits that you will never understand until you are here. That's coming from someone who's taken classes at 4 separate colleges."
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,790 Net Price
    • 1065-1370 SAT Range
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  6. Northland College

    • 4 Year
    • Ashland, WI
    • 258
    4 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

    College Freshman: Northland College is great for anyone pursuing environmental studies, outdoor education majors, and anything to do with the humanities. Everyone on campus is very accepting of whoever you are as a person, as long as you are a nice person. Professors are on first name bases with all students and always try to include everyone's thoughts. If you're looking for a more personal feel to the college experience, Northland College is the way to go!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,951 Net Price
    • 980-1105 SAT Range
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  7. Carthage College

    • 4 Year
    • Kenosha, WI
    • 1,037
    5 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

    Junior: I love the professors and small school environment! It’s very easy to find time with professors to help you with a class outside of class. Many professors offer office hours when you can stop by and ask for help on anything. In my 3 years there I’ve never had a problem with getting help from a professor. On top of that the student body is really nice. Almost everyone I run into is really freindly and it’s very easy to make new friends! The one complaint I have is the food, it’s not necessarily the healthiest or best priced. But other than that I love the school!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,564 Net Price
    • 920-1140 SAT Range
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  8. Ripon College

    • 4 Year
    • Ripon, WI
    • 507

    Alum: I graduated 1.5 years ago, I was accepted to Medical School (MD) right out of college, but as a back-up, I had applied to jobs during my senior year and received 2 high paying offers (greater than 55k + benefits) within 2 weeks. Ripon really prepared me for Medical School and the job market. What really makes Ripon stand out is in connecting students with opportunities to build one's resume in college so they become excellent applicants for post-grad education and in the job market. You have to actively try to not become involved in research, campus jobs, internships, or other resume building activities, while being a student at Ripon. The fact that I and several of my classmates were accepted into Medical School right out of college is significant. This is becoming increasing difficult to build a sufficient resume to be a competitive applicant after just 4 years of college. But Ripon is small enough to give you those opportunities to build your resume in just 4 years.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,893 Net Price
    • 860-1160 SAT Range
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  10. University of Wisconsin - Parkside

    • 4 Year
    • Kenosha, WI
    • 449

    Freshman: The University of Parkside is a great school. From the people I have interacted with at Parkside are super nice. The faculty are great and super helpful. My professors so far have been great at trying to see their students succeed. Professors try their best to provide an easy understanding for students. If you just communicate with your professor they will provide the best answer they can give. The scenery is also very green! The view on campus is beautiful. There is a park located next to the University, I love to take my dog on walks on the nature paths. A lot of my fellow classmates seem eager to meet me and many other students. The school has very positive energy when just walking around campus, even in the winter. I love my school and the education it provides!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,906 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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