Three Michigan colleges are among the top-100 liberal arts colleges in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings published on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Hillsdale College was ranked No. 50 nationally, tying with Connecticut College, St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Wabash College in Indiana and Wheaton College in Illinois.

Hillsdale College also ranked No. 21 in lowest acceptance rates.

This year’s rankings were determined based on 17 academic metrics, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, financial resources for students and peer assessment.

Five Michigan schools were also ranked among the top-200 universities in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities Ranki

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