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#1 Most
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#1
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A"erica( U(iver,ity
Rating
3.59 out of 5
2,459 reviews
Washington, DC • 4 Year •
Freshman: The type of people who attend this school are
2,459 reviews
super driven and hardworking. While it...isRead
intimidating,
I…
think that it is such a good• influence to be around
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 39%
Net price $37,319
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SAT range 1220-1390
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#3 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#3
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in America.
U(iver,ity of Ver"o(t
Rating
3.61 out of 5
1,844 reviews
Burlington, VT • 4 Year •
Freshman: Great location, great professors, great people.
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reviews
UVM is incredibly welcoming and in my...experience
supportive. There are resources
if you need help and
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 71%
Net price $20,235
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SAT range 1160-1350
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#4Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#4
Liberal
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in America.
U(iver,ity of Califor(ia - Sa(ta
Cruz
Rating
3.53 out of 5
3,887 reviews
Santa Cruz, CA • 4 Year •
Freshman: My experience so far the UCSC has been
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fantastic! The campus is gorgeous, set ...
right
in the
middle
a gigantic forest and only•a short bus ride from the beach,
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 65%
Net price $17,842
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SAT range 1160-1360
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Willa"ette U(iver,ity
Rating
3.64 out of 5
773 reviews
Salem, OR • 4 Year •
Freshman: WU is a top notch academic institution. The
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classes are very rigorous, you can expect
a lot of
reading…
and a fast pace. The classes
require a lot of work but the
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 80%
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Net price $37,913
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SAT range 1100-1330
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#5Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#5
Liberal
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in America.
Nort:we,ter( U(iver,ity
Rating
3.68 out of 5
1,429 reviews
Evanston, IL • 4 Year •
Junior: Northwestern is a wonderful academic institution.
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The professors and one of a kind programs
are1,429
incredibly…
engaging. Northwestern provides
students with so many
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 9%
Net price $28,344
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SAT range 1430-1550
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#6Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#6
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Colleges
in America.
Nort:ea,ter( U(iver,ity
Rating
3.72 out of 5
3,574 reviews
Boston, MA • 4 Year •
Freshman: So glad I came here! The professors are so caring
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reviews
and really want to see their students succeed.
campu…
is absolutely beautiful and
unlike other city schools it's very
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 20%
Net price $37,738
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SAT range 1410-1540
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#7 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#7
Liberal
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in America.
Mou(t Holyoke College
Rating
3.76 out of 5
874 reviews
South Hadley, MA • 4 Year •
Sophomore: Brilliant professor who generally want the best
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for you. Being in a queer, gender-diverse...environment
has…
proven to be great for my• mental health and journey of self
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 52%
Net price $31,165
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SAT range 1270-1500
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#8 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#8
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Ra"apo College of New Jer,ey
Rating
3.42 out of 5
990 reviews
Mahwah, NJ • 4 Year •
Alum: My time at Ramapo were some of the best years of
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my life. The faculty and sta! genuinely care
about
student…
the education is top-notch,
and the students are kind and
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 67%
Net price $17,286
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SAT range 1040-1220
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#9Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#9
Liberal
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in America.
CUNY Hu(ter College
Rating
3.51 out of 5
2,261 reviews
New York, NY • 4 Year •
Alum: Overall I’m glad I transferred to CUNY Hunter College.
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reviews
The academic, professors, sta!s, classmates,
friends.…
Love them all! You might •feel lonely at first, but take your
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 40%
Net price $4,014
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SAT range 1170-1340
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#10 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#10
Liberal
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in America.
U(iver,ity of Orego(
Rating
3.74 out of 5
3,576 reviews
Eugene, OR • 4 Year •
Senior: Overall my experience at UO has been great! COVID
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has made it challenging to get as involved
with3,576
campus…
activities as I would have •liked. The classes I've taken have
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 84%
Net price $17,646
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SAT range 1090-1290
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#11 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#11
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Adelp:i U(iver,ity
Rating
3.68 out of 5
1,350 reviews
Garden City, NY • 4 Year •
Graduate Student: Beautiful campus, friendly faculty
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members, supportive professors and amazing
classmates…
from all over the world. In• Adelphi, we make this place as an
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 75%
Net price $29,821
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SAT range 1060-1250
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#12 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#12
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Bo,to( U(iver,ity
Rating
3.66 out of 5
3,479 reviews
Boston, MA • 4 Year •
Senior: Boston University is one of the best universities in
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3,479
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the nation! The students welcome you...
with
open
arms
an…
are eager to meet new people
from di!erent year levels, so
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 20%
Net price $29,154
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SAT range 1310-1500
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#13 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#13
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
We,t C:e,ter U(iver,ity of
Pe((,ylva(ia
Rating
3.68 out of 5
1,747 reviews
West Chester, PA • 4 Year •
Alum: West Chester University is a great school to attend,
... Read
1,747or…
reviews
especially if you are interested in becoming
a nurse
educator. I specifically went
to this school for early
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 86%
Net price $19,336
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SAT range 1010-1180
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#14 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#14
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Portla(d State U(iver,ity
Rating
3.62 out of 5
2,577 reviews
Portland, OR • 4 Year •
Junior: I really enjoined this university. I was a transfer
Read 2,577
student when I entered Portland State ...
University
andreviews
was…
fully online. Portland State
still made me feel welcomed
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 95%
Net price $12,195
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SAT range 1000-1190
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#15 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#15
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Nort:ea,ter( Illi(oi, U(iver,ity
Rating
3.64 out of 5
1,155 reviews
Chicago, IL • 4 Year •
Junior: Northeastern Illinois University has always been my
... visited
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dream University since a child. I’ve even
the…reviews
university on a college tour
during grammar school & took
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 61%
Net price $14,831
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SAT range 810-1010
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#16 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#16
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
New York U(iver,ity
Rating
3.74 out of 5
5,492 reviews
New York, NY • 4 Year •
Freshman: NYU provides many resources for those with a
5,492
reviews
lower income. One of the main reasons...I Read
decided
to go
he…
is because of the aid and support
given to people of color
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 21%
Net price $45,417
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SAT range 1370-1540
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#17 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#17
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Howard U(iver,ity
Rating
3.45 out of 5
3,845 reviews
Washington, DC • 4 Year •
Freshman: Despite some challenges, Howard University
... Read
3,845 reviews
was an excellent choice. I am able to thrive
in an…
outstanding academic environment
with a rich heritage of
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 39%
Net price $23,233
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SAT range 1130-1260
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#18 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#18
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Fayetteville State U(iver,ity
Rating
3.62 out of 5
910 reviews
Fayetteville, NC • 4 Year •
Senior: Great school for social and educational diversity. I
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910 reviews
love the connections made with the faculty
and appreciat…
all of the help they provide!
FSU is involved every step of the
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 79%
Net price $7,016
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SAT range 840-1000
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#19 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#19
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Mia"i Dade College
Rating
3.83 out of 5
6,059 reviews
Miami, FL • 4 Year •
Freshman: Miami Dade College has been absolutely helpful!
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6,059 reviews
They have o!ered me a lot of help with...my
schedule
and…
work-studies that help me• contribute financially to my
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 100%
Net price $4,998
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SAT range —
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#20Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#20
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
U(iver,ity of Califor(ia River,ide
Rating
3.6 out of 5
3,484 reviews
Riverside, CA • 4 Year •
Freshman: UCR is a surprisingly good school with relatively
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high and rigorous academic standards,...aRead
great3,484
student…
population that takes interest
in campus and university
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 66%
Net price $11,948
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SAT range 1080-1280
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#21 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#21
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Califor(ia State U(iver,ity - Ea,t
Bay
Rating
3.53 out of 5
1,901 reviews
Hayward, CA • 4 Year •
Alum: I loved how inclusive and diverse Cal state East Bay
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is! The professors are overall very helpful
and want
see…
students succeed. I love the
environment and the
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 73%
Net price $13,260
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SAT range 800-1020
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#22 Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#22
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Sto(y Brook U(iver,ity, SUNY
Rating
3.51 out of 5
2,713 reviews
Stony Brook, NY • 4 Year •
Junior: It's a good university, but the classes are not easy
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reviews
As, especially if you are a STEM major. ...
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a biology
psychology double major,• I tend to struggle in certain
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 49%
Net price $16,478
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SAT range 1230-1440
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#23Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#23
Liberal
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in America.
De(i,o( U(iver,ity
Rating
3.45 out of 5
679 reviews
Granville, OH • 4 Year •
Sophomore: Denison is the best school. With COVID-19,
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there have obviously had to be some restrictions,
butreviews
the…
are livable and I still made• tons of great memories, went to
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 28%
Net price $39,808
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SAT range 1220-1430
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#24Most
MOST
LIBERAL
COLLEGES
IN AMERICA
#24
Liberal
Colleges
in America.
Va,,ar College
Rating
3.73 out of 5
645 reviews
Poughkeepsie, NY • 4 Year •
Freshman: I love it here so far! I have made so many friends
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so far, I have not met one mean person yet.
There645
arereviews
so…
many di!erent orgs to try• and be a part of, you’re never
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 25%
Net price $26,028
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SAT range 1360-1520
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#25Most
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#25
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U(iver,ity of Califor(ia Berkeley
Rating
3.68 out of 5
4,227 reviews
Berkeley, CA • 4 Year •
Freshman: UC Berkeley has a variety of student experiences
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academic opportunities. In terms of common/popular…
majors, seeing from my first
year, many students study
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 17%
Net price $19,329
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SAT range 1310-1530
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#26Most
MOST
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#26
Liberal
Colleges
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Occide(tal College
Rating
3.63 out of 5
481 reviews
Los Angeles, CA • 4 Year •
Sophomore: In my first year at Occidental College I had a
Read 481and…
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very enjoyable experience. I am a varsity...swimmer
loved my experience as a •D3 athlete. In addition to the
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 41%
Net price $41,102
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SAT range 1270-1460
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War(er Pacific U(iver,ity
Rating
3.46 out of 5
235 reviews
Portland, OR • 4 Year •
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it and sees potential in everyone!
Overall Niche Grade • Acceptance rate 100%
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Net price $20,646
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Pacific U(iver,ity Orego(
Rating
3.61 out of 5
796 reviews
Forest Grove, OR • 4 Year •
Freshman: As a freshman this year during this unexpecting
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school year. I have found all the help and
support
I…
need to succeed this year.• My advisors have made sure
Overall Niche Grade Acceptance rate 89%
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Net price $32,006
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SAT range 1050-1230
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