The Best Liberal Art Schools

Amherst University

• Amherst College, located in western Massachusetts, continues to rank amongst the No. 1 or 2 position. This coveted school is actually one of five schools in the area at which students can take classes.

  According to its website, Amherst College was founded in 1821 by Anthony Marx, although Noah Webster also played a pivotal role in establishing Amherst.The college is extremely selective due to its ranking, and it is rather costly.

  Amherst College does not give any degrees higher than a bachelor's in liberal arts; should you want to earn a master's degree, University of Massachusetts at Amherst would be the nearest school offering that degree.

  Amherst College
  P.O. Box 5000
  Amherst, MA 01002-5000
  413-542-2000
  amherst.edu

Pomona College

• Across the country from Amherst College is another consistently top-ranking school: Pomona College, located in California. Pomona College was founded in 1887. The school was designed to model a New England-style school in California.

  Initially, the school consisted of nothing more than a small, rented house. A year later, the school was given an unfinished hotel in nearby Claremont, which is where the the campus is today. The name Pomona College remained as its reputation had already begun.

  The school is home to 1,500 students, and admission is selective due to ranking.

  Pomona College
  333 N. College Way
  Claremont, CA 91711
  909-621-8000
  pomona.edu

Wellesley College

• Wellesley College, also located in Massachusetts, offers the utmost liberal arts education to women. The school, founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant, strives to offer students an excellent education.

  Wellesley's student body of 2,300 are offered academic exchange programs with both Harvard and MIT, providing excellent opportunities for students. Admissions are selective.

  Wellesley College
  106 Central St.
  Wellesley, MA 02481
  781-283-1000
  wellesley.edu

Williams College

• Williams College is located in western Massachusetts and oftentimes vies for the coveted No. 1 best liberal arts school, rivaling neighboring Amherst College. Founded in 1793, Williams College is unique as it grants admission to students before their financial ability to pay is known.

  Located in the Berkshires, the beautiful campus is home to 2,168 men and women who want the finest liberal arts education.

  Williams College
  22 Lab Campus Drive
  Williamstown, MA 01267
  413-395-0826
  williams.edu