by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Rhode Island to review for the 2025 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Rhode Island ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Schools in Rhode Island ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of liberal studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in liberal arts has to check out Community College of Rhode Island. Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in liberal arts from Community College of Rhode Island
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 2,302 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 1,077 |
| Maine | 396 | 469 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 209 |
| Vermont | 352 | 208 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,080 |
| Humanities | 12 |
| Individualized Studies | 6 |
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