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Little Ivies: The 12 Best Liberal Arts Schools New England

Created by College Confidential

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
    $67,016
    Out-of-State
    $67,016
    Acceptance Rate14%

    • Williams College

  • Williams College
    Williamstown, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,860
    Out-of-State
    $64,860
    Acceptance Rate8%

    • Tufts University

  • Tufts University
    Medford, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $67,844
    Out-of-State
    $67,844
    Acceptance Rate10%

    • Trinity College

  • Trinity College
    Hartford, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $67,420
    Out-of-State
    $67,420
    Acceptance Rate36%

    • Middlebury College

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

    • Hamilton College

  • Hamilton College
    Clinton, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $65,740
    Out-of-State
    $65,740
    Acceptance Rate12%

    • Colby College

  • Colby College
    Waterville, ME • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $66,600
    Out-of-State
    $66,600
    Acceptance Rate8%

    • Connecticut College

  • Connecticut College
    New London, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    Unknown
    Out-of-State
    Unknown
    Acceptance Rate40%

    • Colgate University

  • Colgate University
    Hamilton, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $67,024
    Out-of-State
    $67,024
    Acceptance Rate12%

    • Bowdoin College

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

    • Bates College

  • Bates College
    Lewiston, ME • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $63,478
    Out-of-State
    $63,478
    Acceptance Rate14%

    • Amherst College

  • Amherst College
    Amherst, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $67,280
    Out-of-State
    $67,280
    Acceptance Rate7%

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