2026 Liberal Arts & General Studies Rankings

Best Colleges for Liberal Arts & General Studies

Data-driven rankings of 1,671 colleges excelling in Liberal Arts & General Studies programs

1,671
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1,665
Full Data Rankings
6
Partial Data Rankings
4
Unique Programs
Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Liberal Arts & General Studies.
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Top Colleges for Liberal Arts & General Studies

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#1

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
12.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
45%
Retention
91%
94%

Indiana University-Bloomington is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 48,424 students with in-state tuition of $10,312 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 12% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Pittsburg, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
23.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
45%
Retention
78%
77%

Pittsburg State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,755 students with in-state tuition of $6,128 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 24% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Logan, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
18.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
45%
Retention
74%
66%

Utah State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,904 students with in-state tuition of $7,387 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 19% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Oxford, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.2 / 100
81.2
Field Productivity
43.4% productivity
100%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
93%
96%

Emory University-Oxford College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 967 students with in-state tuition of $59,920 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 43% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Washington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
15.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
85%
Retention
81%
82%

Beaufort County Community College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,856 students with in-state tuition of $2,432 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 15% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Orem, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
9.8% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
85%
Retention
70%
54%

Utah Valley University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,807 students with in-state tuition of $5,614 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 10% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Russellville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
15.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
45%
Retention
71%
57%

Arkansas Tech University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,746 students with in-state tuition of $5,995 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 16% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Huntington Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
31.3% productivity
100%
Program Depth
3 programs
85%
Retention
66%
41%

Golden West College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 10,721 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 31% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Bronxville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
18.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
87%

Sarah Lawrence College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,798 students with in-state tuition of $63,128 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 19% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Moorpark, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
19.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
45%
Retention
83%
86%

Moorpark College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,583 students with in-state tuition of $1,340 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 20% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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