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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region

264 Ranked Colleges
121,381 Degrees Awarded
$23,100 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Liberal Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 366,996 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 121,381 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 264 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their liberal arts program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region liberal studies students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region

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Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, California

Out of the 264 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Aquinas College landed the #1 spot on the list. Thomas Aquinas College is located in Santa Paula, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 79 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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Providence Christian College
Pasadena, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Providence Christian College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Providence Christian College Liberal Arts Report

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Community Christian College
Redlands, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community Christian College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. CCC is a small school located in Redlands, California that handed out 14 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, California

Out of the 264 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Soka University of America landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Aliso Viejo, California, and it awarded 85 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Soka University of America

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The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Evergreen State College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region. Olympia, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 541 students in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #6, Windward Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Windward CC is a small school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii that handed out 187 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Windward CC

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Cascadia College
Bothell, Washington

Cascadia College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bothell, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 405 students in 2020-2021.

Full Cascadia College Liberal Arts Report

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Tillamook Bay Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Tillamook, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 76 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Tillamook Bay Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington

With a ranking of #9, Columbia Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Pasco, Washington, and it awarded 1,068 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Lakewood, Washington

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,195 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Liberal Arts Report

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Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, Washington

With a ranking of #11, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. WVC is a small public school situated in Wenatchee, Washington. It awarded 483 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 703 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bellevue College is a public institution located in Bellevue, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,523 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full BC Liberal Arts Report

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South Puget Sound Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Olympia, Washington, this small public school awarded 833 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

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Leeward Community College
Pearl City, Hawaii

Leeward Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Leeward Community College is a public institution located in Pearl City, Hawaii. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 686 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Leeward CC Liberal Arts Report

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Clark College
Vancouver, Washington

Clark College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Clark College is a medium-sized school located in Vancouver, Washington that handed out 1,008 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Lower Columbia College
Longview, Washington

Lower Columbia College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lower Columbia College is a small public school situated in Longview, Washington. It awarded 310 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #18, Blue Mountain Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pendleton, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 170 students in 2020-2021.

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South Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

South Seattle College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. South Seattle College is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 248 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Peninsula College
Port Angeles, Washington

Peninsula College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Peninsula College is a public institution located in Port Angeles, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 202 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Highline College
Des Moines, Washington

Highline College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Highline College is a small school located in Des Moines, Washington that handed out 521 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington

Yakima Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. YVC is a small public school situated in Yakima, Washington. It awarded 505 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full YVC Liberal Arts Report

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Everett Community College
Everett, Washington

With a ranking of #23, Everett Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Everett Community College is located in Everett, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 932 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

Full Everett Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs

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Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #25, Los Angeles Southwest College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles Southwest College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,103 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Los Angeles Southwest College

Rest of the Best 40 in Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Studies Major in the Far Western US Region

Not only did these schools make the top 40 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, Washington
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Centralia College
Centralia, Washington
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Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, Washington
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Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, Washington
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Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, Washington
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West Valley College
Saratoga, California
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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington
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Green River College
Auburn, Washington
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