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Best Small Colleges in America

Looking for a small college where you can study? Check out our list of Best Small Colleges in America to see which one is right for you.

Davidson College

Davidson College

4 Year  •  DavidsonNC

Davidson College is a private not-for-profit university based in Davidson, North Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 519 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 20%.

#13 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
20%
Net Price
$66,678
SAT Range
1310-1470
ACT Range
30-33
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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College

4 Year  •  ClaremontCA

Claremont McKenna College is a private not-for-profit university based in Claremont, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 352 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 10%.

#14 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
10%
Net Price
$71,745
SAT Range
1340-1510
ACT Range
30-34
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Bates College

Bates College

4 Year  •  LewistonME

Bates College is a private not-for-profit university based in Lewiston, Maine. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 494 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 21%.

#15 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
21%
Net Price
$68,870
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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College

4 Year  •  ClaremontCA

Harvey Mudd College is a private not-for-profit university based in Claremont, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 225 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 15%.

#16 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
15%
Net Price
$74,428
SAT Range
1470-1570
ACT Range
33-35
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Colby College

Colby College

4 Year  •  WatervilleME  • 

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Colby College is a private not-for-profit university based in Waterville, Maine. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 552 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 15%.

#17 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
15%
Net Price
$68,582
SAT Range
1340-1500
ACT Range
31-33
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Hamilton College

Hamilton College

4 Year  •  ClintonNY

Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit university based in Clinton, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 480 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 24%.

#18 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
24%
Net Price
$67,670
SAT Range
1360-1510
ACT Range
31-33
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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University

4 Year  •  MiddletownCT

Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit university based in Middletown, Connecticut. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 761 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 16%.

#19 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
16%
Net Price
$69,935
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Colgate University

Colgate University

4 Year  •  HamiltonNY

Colgate University is a private not-for-profit university based in Hamilton, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 771 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 28%.

#20 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
28%
Net Price
$69,860
SAT Range
1310-1500
ACT Range
31-33
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Smith College

Smith College

4 Year  •  NorthamptonMA  • 

2 reviews

Smith College is a private not-for-profit university based in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 639 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 31%.

#21 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
31%
Net Price
$69,563
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Colorado College

Colorado College

4 Year  •  Colorado SpringsCO

Colorado College is a private not-for-profit university based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 544 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 15%.

#22 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
15%
Net Price
$68,616
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Vassar College

Vassar College

4 Year  •  PoughkeepsieNY

Vassar College is a private not-for-profit university based in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 624 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 23%.

#23 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
23%
Net Price
$70,370
SAT Range
1330-1500
ACT Range
30-33
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

4 Year  •  New YorkNY  • 

2 reviews

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private not-for-profit university based in New York, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 192 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 13%.

#24 in Best Small Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
13%
Net Price
$65,045
SAT Range
1310-1530
ACT Range
28-34
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