2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
29
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
6,948
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,948 degrees in liberal arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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
1,206
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Utah Valley University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts. UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1206 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Utah Valley University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
64
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Montana State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were roughly 64 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is hard to beat Utah State University if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts. USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 19 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Utah State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CO
98
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were about 98 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
838
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Front Range Community College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. FRCC is a large public college located in the suburb of Westminster. A Best Colleges rank of #655 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FRCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 838 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
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CO
212
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
CCA is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Aurora. A Best Colleges rank of #767 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCA is a great college overall.
There were roughly 212 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
3rd
Most Popular In CO
385
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #850 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Aims Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 385 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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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
496
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
PPCC is a large public college located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. A Best Colleges rank of #985 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means PPCC is a great college overall.
There were about 496 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at PPCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Pikes Peak Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CO
238
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 21st out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were roughly 238 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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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CO
270
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #889 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCD is a great college overall.
There were about 270 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
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