2025 Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
30
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
6,580
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 30 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,580 degrees in liberal arts annually.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
Your choice of liberal arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Liberal Arts Degree Level
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 the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Liberal Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
873
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts. UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #580 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 873 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
819
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Front Range Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #416 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FRCC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 819 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at FRCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Front Range Community College
Associates
Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts
Program Name
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in AA in Liberal Arts from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CO
395
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Aims Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #595 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Aims Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 395 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Aims Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CO
55
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 55 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CO
290
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #497 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CCD is a great college overall.
There were approximately 290 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at CCD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Community College of Denver
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CO
263
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
CCA is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Aurora. A Best Colleges rank of #546 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CCA is a great college overall.
There were about 263 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at CCA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Community College of Aurora
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CO
198
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #834 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Colorado Mountain College is a great college overall.
There were about 198 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in General Studies
Program Name
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
64
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the small city of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were approximately 64 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Montana State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CO
199
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lakewood. A Best Colleges rank of #667 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Red Rocks Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 199 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Red Rocks Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CO
240
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Arapahoe Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Littleton. This college ranks 18th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were roughly 240 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent data year.
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