2023 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

• Appleton, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  708 reviews

Alum: Lawrence was a fantastic experience for me. It has the full liberal arts experience, with great integration and collaboration among different departments (especially the conservatory which offers its own bachelor's degree in music) as well as student organizations and community interactions. Professors are approachable and love interacting with students (all undergrads) and offer tons of flexibility for students to choose or create independent study courses. The campus is beautiful. Students are motivated, engaged, creative, and passionate. I graduated in 2012 and the things I learned at Lawrence - technical skills in linguistics and Arabic and music, social skills and networking, ways to think outside the box and take initiative - have served me very well over the past near-decade!... Read 708 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $26,594

• SAT range 1190-1410

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  478 reviews

Sophomore: MSOE is not for the faint of heart. If you want to be academically successful, you need to be willing to put in the time/effort and spend your time efficiently. If you don't know how to do that, there are success coaches that can point you in the right direction (resources were presented to me during orientation). While the academic rigor here may be grueling, there are a lot of opportunities here. As a CS student, I was able to start using the supercomputer my freshman year as a part of a research project. In terms of the campus experience, I will say that some buildings are more well-kept than others, but MSOE does seem to be trying to make the campus better with the new campus green, CC remodel, and Viets Tower. When it comes to social life, it is what you want it to be. I recommend joining clubs to meet like-minded people. If you are looking for a party scene, you may have to look at surrounding colleges for that..... Read 478 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 60%

• Net price $26,541

• SAT range 1180-1370

• Beloit, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  589 reviews

Junior: Beloit College is an excellent school with a really beautiful campus! I love walking around campus admiring the beauty, not just student life but nature itself. Living here is an experience in involvement and academic exploration. As for student life, I am also part of the Track and Field Team at Beloit College. The amazing support from Coach Bliese and Coach Ellie, the support from leadership captains and the overall sense of inclusion on the Track and Field Team as we push through practices and meets is such an amazing feeling. I recommend this school to everyone, and it's a great choice for those looking for an amazing education.... Read 589 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 58%

• Net price $24,419

• SAT range 1080-1380

• De Pere, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  741 reviews

Junior: St. Norbert College is a wonderful place for students to not only receive an excellent education, but also to develop lasting relationships with professors, staff, and fellow students. There are numerous opportunities to get involved on campus whether it be joining a student org, creating your own, or finding a campus job where you can get compensated for doing something you love! I have worked as a student caller for the SNC Phonathon, a library student worker, and have worked for the Emmaus Center on campus. I have been able to apply for grants to engage with the community and have been compensated for discussing things such as vocation and community service with friends. No matter what your passion, there is always a way to meet others who share your passion and experience it to the fullest. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience. Go Green Knights!... Read 741 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 84%

• Net price $27,854

• SAT range 1020-1220

• Ashland, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  274 reviews

Senior: I really love the teachers, some of my favorite people were within. The staff mixed with the small number of students means you've got a very personal connection with the teachers, not just being a small drop in an ocean of students but an actual real individual. The classes all benefit from this. Unfortunately, I enrolled at an awful time. They were (and still are somewhat) having troubles with having enough teachers for specific disciplines. For example, not having a teacher for intro to psych and getting the baseball coach instead. Additionally, the costs are pretty extreme. I understand that they are attempting an eco-friendly campus, but when the full academic scholarship isn't even enough to come close to covering just tuition, it is disheartening. I wonder if what the college saves on their emissions gets squandered by lessening the ability for students to afford options that are better for the environment.... Read 274 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 64%

• Net price $20,340

• SAT range 1000-1135

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  536 reviews

Freshman: I have just begun at UW-Parkside but I couldn’t be more thrilled! I live on campus and love all the activities! My classes are interesting and engaging and I’m taught by professors rather than TAs. My classes are small enough to have discussions and debates rather than just listening to a boring lecture. So far, I couldn’t ask for anything more!... Read 536 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $9,938

• SAT range —

• Waukesha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  1,232 reviews

Alum: I was a music major at Carroll and I was pretty happy with the opportunities I had to perform and grow as a musician. Especially considering the fact that the University is largely focused on the DPT and Nursing programs. That being said, the music facilities could use some upgrades. A few renovations have taken place since I graduated, but the building itself is very old and needs some work. One of the biggest frustrations was the amount of times the music building is used for science lectures or other activities, when they just completed building 2 beautiful science buildings within the past couple of years. The small class sizes made it possible to develop close relationships with many of my professors, which was especially helpful when it came time to seek employment post-graduation. Don’t be scared away by the price tag either, there are various scholarships available for incoming students!... Read 1,232 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 72%

• Net price $24,094

• SAT range 1050-1230

• Stevens Point, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  1,143 reviews

Sophomore: Stevens Point always feels like home! From students on campus, to faculty and staff, everyone is smiling and happy to make you comfortable. It is a very easy campus to navigate while also having a lot of different buildings and opportunities on campus. It is very easy to get involved and feel like you fit in with the various groups and clubs. Classes are very structured and professors are always willing to lend a helping hand. It is a wonderful college experience that I think everyone should have the opportunity to have.... Read 1,143 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $13,166

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  1,171 reviews

Freshman: I personally love it here at Carthage! I am a freshman currently, and I can say with all honesty, this is the place for me. The people here are so friendly, and not to mention this school is right on Lake Michigan so what could be better! The food situation currently is not ideal, but Carthage has been listening to what the students have been saying and are switching out the food service provider and have also been bringing in many food pop ups. I really love Carthage!... Read 1,171 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 77%

• Net price $27,161

• SAT range 1000-1230

• Ripon, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.36 out of 5  535 reviews

Sophomore: Ripon College offers a small, walkable campus with no buildings too far out of the way. There is an excellent student-faculty ratio which allows for a personal relationship with professors and easy access to office hours. There are many organizations on campus for recreation and community involvement, making every student feel at home. Everyone is valued at Ripon, people really look out for each other. Over half the student body is athletes, and the different teams support each other.... Read 535 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $21,596

• SAT range 970-1170

• Green Bay, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  828 reviews

Freshman: I am a freshman on campus this year, and something that I really like about UWGB is its beautiful campus. I feel really involved with nature while I'm here, especially during the warmer months of the year. I also love the wide scope of majors that UWGB has to offer from Environmental Science to Theatre. A nice added benefit of going here is also the private bathrooms in the dorms. The university size is big enough to be exposed to many new people, but not too big that you're constantly sitting in packed lecture halls. I've found myself in rather small class sizes except for my online courses. I can't really critique UWGB right now because anything that is being done "badly" is a result of the coronavirus pandemic. I recommend UWGB to just about anyone!... Read 828 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $11,656

• SAT range —