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Little Ivies: The 12 Best Liberal Arts Schools New England

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The term "Little Ivies" is a nickname used to refer to a group of prestigious liberal arts schools in New England. All eleven of these small private colleges are known for the being highly-selective, offering exceptional academics and beautiful campuses. All of these schools are also part of the the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), which is an NCAA Division III athletic conference.

Wesleyan University

  • Wesleyan University
    Middletown, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,022
    Out-of-State
    $64,022
    Acceptance Rate19%

    • Williams College

  • Williams College
    Williamstown, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $61,770
    Out-of-State
    $61,770
    Acceptance Rate9%

    • Tufts University

  • Tufts University
    Medford, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $63,000
    Out-of-State
    $63,000
    Acceptance Rate11%

    • Trinity College

  • Trinity College
    Hartford, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $59,050
    Out-of-State
    $59,050
    Acceptance Rate36%

    • Middlebury College

  • Middlebury College
    Middlebury, VT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $62,460
    Out-of-State
    $62,460
    Acceptance Rate13%

    • Hamilton College

  • Hamilton College
    Clinton, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $59,970
    Out-of-State
    $59,970
    Acceptance Rate14%

    • Colby College

  • Colby College
    Waterville, ME • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $61,220
    Out-of-State
    $61,220
    Acceptance Rate9%

    • Connecticut College

  • Connecticut College
    New London, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $60,795
    Out-of-State
    $60,795
    Acceptance Rate41%

    • Colgate University

  • Colgate University
    Hamilton, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,290
    Out-of-State
    $64,290
    Acceptance Rate17%

    • Bowdoin College

  • Bowdoin College
    Brunswick, ME • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $58,322
    Out-of-State
    $58,322
    Acceptance Rate9%

    • Bates College

  • Bates College
    Lewiston, ME • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $57,353
    Out-of-State
    $57,353
    Acceptance Rate17%

    • Amherst College

  • Amherst College
    Amherst, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,100
    Out-of-State
    $64,100
    Acceptance Rate9%

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