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Among the National Liberal Arts Colleges are schools like Pomona College and Bowdoin College, which emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees in the liberal arts fields of study.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,600 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,052

Setting:

rural

^#1

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

Williams College, a private institution in Williamstown, Mass., has three undergraduate academic branches: humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Classes at Williams are small and use an Oxford-style teaching method that relies heavily on student participation.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,574 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,817

Setting:

rural

^#2

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Amherst College, a private school in Amherst, Mass., is known for its rigorous academic climate. Because Amherst is a member of the Five Colleges consortium, students can also take courses at Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts--Amherst.

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Tuition and fees:

$44,718 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,552

Setting:

suburban

^#3

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

About 10 miles outside of Philadelphia, Penn. is Swarthmore College, a private liberal arts institution that also offers a unique engineering degree program. Because Swarthmore is part of the Tri-College Consortium, students can also take courses at nearby Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,446 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,839

Setting:

suburban

^#4

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

Submitting SAT and ACT scores is optional for admission to Bowdoin College, a private institution located in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. The college is home to many organizations including the Peucinian Society, one of the oldest literary and intellectual societies in the country.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,314 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,516

Setting:

rural

^#4

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

Among the academic focuses at Middlebury College are programs in environmental studies, international studies, the sciences, and literature. The private institution is located in Middlebury, Vt. in a valley between the Green Mountains and the Adirondack Mountains.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,580 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,607

Setting:

suburban

^#4

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Pomona College is located in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles away from downtown Los Angeles. Students can take advantage of this private institution's unique location during the annual Ski Beach Day, a morning of skiing at a local resort before an afternoon on a beach in Orange County.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,167 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,055

Setting:

rural

^#7

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

Carleton College is a private school in the historic river town of Northfield, Minn. Carls, as its students are known, have about 35 majors to choose from and more than 170 organizations to check out.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,554 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,481

Setting:

suburban

^#7

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Wellesley is a private liberal arts college for women about 10 miles from Boston in Wellesley, Mass. Students at Wellesley have more than 1,000 courses and more than 50 majors to choose from and can also cross-register for classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,625 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,264

Setting:

suburban

^#9

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, Calif. is a member of The Claremont Colleges, which include Scripps College, Pomona College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. Claremont McKenna students can take classes, play sports, and attend social functions at the other member schools.

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Tuition and fees:

$42,849 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,790

Setting:

suburban

^#9

Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Davidson College, a private institution about 20 miles from Charlotte, N.C., has a need-blind admissions policy. Through the Davidson Trust, the school aims to graduate students without debt by meeting all demonstrated need with a combination of grants and work-study programs rather than loans.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,426 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,205

Setting:

suburban

^#9

Haverford College

Haverford, PA

About 10 miles outside Philadelphia is Haverford College, a private liberal arts school in Haverford, Pa. Students have more than 150 organizations and sports teams to get involved in, including the only varsity cricket team in the country.

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In-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2012-13)

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2012-13)

Enrollment:

4,536

Setting:

city

^#12

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD

The United States Naval Academy is a public school located in the waterfront town of Annapolis, Md. Students, known as midshipmen, are officers in training, and tuition is fully funded by the U.S. Navy in return for active-duty service after graduation.

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Tuition and fees:

$47,890 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,406

Setting:

suburban

^#13

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College is a private liberal arts institution in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Though Vassar was a women’s college until 1969, males now make up more than 40 percent of the student body.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,080 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,884

Setting:

rural

^#14

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

Hamilton College is a private institution located in Clinton, N.Y. The school stresses effective writing skills, and students must pass at least three writing-intensive courses before graduation.

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Tuition and fees:

$44,507 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,838

Setting:

rural

^#14

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University is a private institution named for George Washington, who gave a generous endowment to the school, and Robert E. Lee, a former president of the college. The school is located in historic Lexington, Va., where about 80 percent of the student body is involved in Greek life.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,509 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

783

Setting:

suburban

^#16

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts school known for its strong programs in math, science, and engineering. Harvey Mudd is located in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,656 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,674

Setting:

rural

^#17

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Students at Grinnell College, a private school in the small town of Grinnell, Iowa, are known for their social activism. Grinnell ranks top among schools of its size in sending volunteers to the Peace Corps.

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In-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

4,592

Setting:

suburban

^#17

United States Military Academy

West Point, NY

The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, is the oldest of the country’s five federal service academies. The public school is located in West Point, N.Y., where graduates earn a bachelor of science degree and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,944 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,940

Setting:

city

^#17

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, Conn., overlooking the Connecticut River. The private institution’s sports teams compete in the Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference, as well as in the unofficial Little Three athletic conference with Amherst College and Williams College.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,380 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,871

Setting:

rural

^#20

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University is a private institution located in Hamilton, N.Y., a small town with a population about equal to the size of the student body. Students can explore the surrounding region and beyond through the Colgate’s unique Outdoor Education Program, which includes winter camping, kayaking, and skiing trips.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,114 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,664

Setting:

city

^#20

Smith College

Northampton, MA

Smith College, a private school in Northampton, Mass., is one of the largest liberal arts schools for women in the country. Students live in group houses, not dormitories, at Smith.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,650 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,753

Setting:

city

^#22

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

Bates College is located in Lewiston, Maine and was the first coeducational college in New England. The private school’s unique academic calendar includes a five-week spring term, during which students can study a single subject or partake in an off-campus program.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,760 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,863

Setting:

rural

^#22

Colby College

Waterville, ME

Colby College’s campus in Waterville, Maine is a State Wildlife Management Area and is home to a wildlife refuge. The private school operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, which includes a four-week January term for internships, study abroad trips, and research projects.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,388 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,070

Setting:

urban

^#24

Macalester College

St. Paul, MN

Founded in 1874, Macalester College is a private institution. Macalester College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$44,272 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,926

Setting:

suburban

^#25

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross is a private institution that was founded in 1843. The school has 65 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at College of the Holy Cross is 10:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,870 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,930

Setting:

suburban

^#25

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Students at Oberlin College can study in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music, a renowned undergraduate music school. The private school, located in Oberlin, Ohio, is also home to the largest student cooperative housing organization in the country.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,564 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

945

Setting:

suburban

^#25

Scripps College

Claremont, CA

Scripps College is a liberal arts college for women in Claremont, Calif. Because Scripps is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium, students can also take classes and participate in extracurricular activities at Claremont McKenna College, Pomona College, Pitzer College, and Harvey Mudd College.

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In-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$0 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

4,120

Setting:

suburban

^#25

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO

United States Air Force Academy has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,120, with a gender distribution of 78.1 percent male students and 21.9 percent female students. 100 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,320 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

3,074

Setting:

suburban

^#25

University of Richmond

Univ. of Richmond, VA

Founded in 1830, University of Richmond is a private institution. University of Richmond follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,900 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,322

Setting:

suburban

^#30

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is a private institution that was founded in 1885. The school has 73.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Bryn Mawr College is 8:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$44,222 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,008

Setting:

city

^#31

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College was established in 1874 as a private institution. Colorado College follows a other-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$44,790 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,504

Setting:

urban

^#32

Barnard College

New York, NY

A private institution, Barnard College was founded in 1889.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,902 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

3,536

Setting:

rural

^#32

Bucknell University

Lewi*****urg, PA

Bucknell University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,536, with a gender distribution of 47.6 percent male students and 52.4 percent female students. At this school, 86 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 14 percent of students live off campus.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,640 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,667

Setting:

rural

^#32

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Founded in 1824, Kenyon College is a private institution. Kenyon College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,402 (2012-13)

Enrollment:

1,084

Setting:

suburban

^#35

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA

Pitzer College is a private institution that was founded in 1963. The school has 73.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Pitzer College is 10:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,970 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,488

Setting:

city

^#36

Lafayette College

Easton, PA

Lafayette College was established in 1826 as a private institution. Lafayette College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$47,510 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,301

Setting:

urban

^#36

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

A private institution, Trinity College was founded in 1823. Trinity College offers a Greek system, where 16 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 20 percent is involved in a fraternity.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,370 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,051

Setting:

rural

^#38

Bard College

Annandale on Hudson, NY

Bard College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,051, with a gender distribution of 43.7 percent male students and 56.3 percent female students. At this school, 73 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 27 percent of students live off campus.

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Tuition and fees:

$41,456 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,322

Setting:

suburban

^#38

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

Founded in 1837, Mount Holyoke College is a private institution. Mount Holyoke College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$35,756 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,478

Setting:

rural

^#38

Sewanee--University of the South

Sewanee, TN

Sewanee--University of the South is a private institution that was founded in 1857. The school has 71.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Sewanee--University of the South is 10:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,270 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,176

Setting:

urban

^#41

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College was established in 1887 as a private institution. Occidental College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$29,092 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

436

Setting:

suburban

^#41

Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo, CA

A private institution, Soka University of America was founded in 1987.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,785 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,241

Setting:

city

^#41

Union College

Schenectady, NY

Union College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,241, with a gender distribution of 53.8 percent male students and 46.2 percent female students. At this school, 89 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 11 percent of students live off campus.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,500 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,539

Setting:

city

^#41

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

Founded in 1883, Whitman College is a private institution. Whitman College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,085 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,926

Setting:

city

^#45

Connecticut College

New London, CT

Connecticut College is a private institution that was founded in 1911. The school has 62.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Connecticut College is 9:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,094 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,386

Setting:

suburban

^#45

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College was established in 1783 as a private institution. Dickinson College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$46,285 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,365

Setting:

city

^#45

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA

A private institution, Franklin and Marshall College was founded in 1787. Franklin and Marshall College offers a Greek system, where 34 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 28 percent is involved in a fraternity.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,724 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,660

Setting:

suburban

^#45

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,660, with a gender distribution of 38.8 percent male students and 61.2 percent female students. At this school, 86 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 14 percent of students live off campus.

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Tuition and fees:

$36,000 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

1,344

Setting:

city

^#49

Centre College

Danville, KY

Founded in 1819, Centre College is a private institution. Centre College follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

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Tuition and fees:

$43,910 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,336

Setting:

suburban

^#50

Denison University

Granville, OH

Denison University is a private institution that was founded in 1831. The school has 73.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Denison University is 9:1.

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Tuition and fees:

$45,870 (2013-14)

Enrollment:

2,597

Setting:

suburban

^#50

Getty*****urg College

Getty*****urg, PA

Getty*****urg College was established in 1832 as a private institution. Getty*****urg College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.