Best Liberal Arts Schools

How are the Top Liberal Arts Programs Chosen?

Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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Gaston College is a public, 2-year institution established in Dallas, North Carolina, with satellite facilities located in Lincolnton and Belmont. The college offers over 100 academic programs, which award associate’s degrees, certificates, and...

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They have amazing instructors. They have friendly staff members. They always go above and beyond what is expected to help any student that needs help with any certain thing.

” – Amanda from Iron Station, NC
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Genesee Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Batavia, New York. Along with the rural, 240-acre main campus, GCC also maintains satellite facilities in residential hubs including Dansville, Medina, Warsaw, Albion, Arcade...

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I like that GCC is a small school. It guarantees that the professors have enough time to get to know you and your needs.

” – Danielle from Basom, NY
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With a main campus in east Texas, Jacksonville College is a 2-year Christian junior college affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas. JC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in addition to a Junior College...

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Jacksonville College is a nice slow paced environment in a rural setting where instructors are really interested in your success. Instructors make themselves available to students for any issues students have concerns about or wish to discuss.

” – James from Rusk, TX
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Established in 1967, James Sprunt Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Kenansville, North Carolina. James Sprunt offers over 30 diploma, certificate, and associate’s degree programs, with a variety of courses available online...

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Johnston Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and four extension sites in eastern North Carolina. Johnston is home to 11 academic departments featuring over 40 degree and certificate-granting programs. Its Transportation...

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Founded by the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is a 2-year tribal college in northern Wisconsin. LCOOCC confers degrees and certificates in 17 academic programs dedicated to...

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Lenoir Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and eight extension sites in eastern North Carolina. LCC is home to five academic departments offering 46 associate degree-granting programs. For students who need help transitioning to...

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Situated on the Crow Indian Reservation, Little Big Horn College is a tribal college in south central Montana. Committed to the preservation of Crow culture and language, Little Big Horn offers eight associate degree programs including Crow Studies...

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Martin Community College is a 2-year institution in eastern North Carolina. MCC confers degrees and certificates in 22 areas of study as well as a General Education degree. Additionally, MCC is the only area college to offer degrees in Equine...

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Martin Community College is a small college, so there's no huge clutters/crowds. The professors I've met seemed very friendly and down-to-earth people willing to help you. The Registrar's Office was extremely helpful.

” – John from Williamston, NC
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McDowell Technical Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and three extension sites in western North Carolina. McDowell Tech is home to 30 academic departments conferring degrees and certificates. The campus’ Universal Advanced...

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Meridian Community College is a 2-year community college in eastern Mississippi. MCC offers degrees and certificates in over 35 fields of study. Exceptional students are eligible to join The Phil Hardin Foundation Honors College. Meridian’s course...

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I have learned a tremendous amount since i enrolled in MCC!

” – Katelynn from Forest, MS
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Mesalands Community College is a 2-year college in eastern New Mexico. MCC offers 19 degree and eight certificate-granting programs, several of which are specific to the college’s western location such as Cowboy Arts and Farrier Science. The MCC Wind...

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Beautiful school, cheap rent on properties/rooms, low tuition but a great program. Champion Rodeo Team, Wind Energy Research, Iron Pour, plus great support if you need help in your classes. Can't Wait!

” – Sonja from Tucumcari, NM
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As the largest post-secondary school in the state of Nebraska, Metropolitan Community College is a 2-year community college serving Omaha and its surrounding counties. For students looking to transfer to a 4-year institution, MCC has reached...

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Metropolitan Community College is great for students starting out in college. The campus is very welcoming and it is very easy to make new friends. My experience so far at Metro has been so much fun that I wish I could extend my time as a student...

” – Aubrie from Omaha, NE
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Mid Michigan Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses. Mid offers over 600 courses each semester from six academic departments and over 100 of those classes are available online. Mid also has a diverse student body with over 100...

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mid michigan community college is a fantastic college when your first starting out. not only is the staff more then helpful, but the expense is significantly more affordable. my dad directed me to mmcc and now i feel i should return the favor, it is...

” – Ashlie from Mt.Pleasant, MI
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Mitchell Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in western North Carolina. MCC offers degrees and certificates in 38 fields of study as well as numerous continuing education and “just for fun” classes. Cosmetology students have a...

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Researching this school

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Montgomery Community College is a 2-year community college in central North Carolina. MCC grants degrees and certificates in 29 fields of study. To help protect surrounding forests and communities, MCC partners with the North Carolina Forest Service...

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Morgan Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and four extension sites in northeast Colorado. MCC is home to six academic departments featuring 33 associate degree and 32 certificate-granting programs. MCC also offers a Test-Out...

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I love Morgan community college since I set foot here, it's a small campus like I wanted. The classes are small and you get to know everyone much easier. Also It's a good start instead of going straight into a university.

” – Virginia from Brighton, CO
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Nash Community College is a 2-year institution serving a five-county area in eastern North Carolina. Among Nash’s 99 academic fields of study are several programs designed to prepare students for careers in the hospitality industry including Brewing...

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Nash Community College has been an amazing experience so far. The professors are caring and helpful. I am not from the area, and every time I needed help locating an office or building someone was there!

” – Rayeann from Zebulon, NC
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North Central State College is a 2-year community college sharing a campus with The Ohio State University at Mansfield. NC State is home to over 60 degree and certificate-granting academic programs and students in the college’s Business and...

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I think North Central offer every student a chance to achieve their goal.
North Central is big nice looking school.
I think North Central will offer me a hand's on experience.

” – LaTonya from Mansfield, OH
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North Georgia Technical College is the oldest technical institution in the state of Georgia. NGTC offers courses in 17 academic programs across three campuses as well as Adult and Continuing Education departments. Exceptional students are nominated...

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this school is amazing. they take the time to make sure you love what you're doing while giving you the information you need in order to succeed! i am glad i made the decision to study here!

” – Kayla from Hiawassee, GA