The best liberal arts colleges in the U.S. are Williams and Amherst, followed by Bowdoin, Claremont McKenna, Pomona, and Swarthmore, which share the next spot in the 2027 U.S. News ranking. Harvey Mudd, Wellesley, Vassar, and Washington and Lee come next. These schools focus on undergraduates, keep classes small, and post some of the country’s highest graduation rates.
