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Best 379 Colleges

Most Politically Active Students
20 Schools
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The George Washington University
Washington, DC
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Students Say: "Get ready for “hands-on learning in an environment unlike any other” at George Washington University, where a location “four blocks away from the White House, down the street from the State Department..." More>>
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
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Students Say: "Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a small private liberal arts college in Iowa where innovative intellectual discourse is central to learning. Guided by a commitment to academic rigor and a “commit..." More>>
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United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
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Students Say: "Duty. Honor. Country. Having produced two U.S. presidents, numerous gener­ als, and 74 Medal of Honor recipients in its 210 years in existence, an institu­ tion such as West Point doesn't ne..." More>>
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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Students Say: "Vassar College is a small “academically challenging” school that offers a “perfect liberal arts feel” and seeks to broaden students’ perspectives. The “strong sense of community” is apparent both in a..." More>>
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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
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Students Say: "This “rigorous” all-women’s school in Massachusetts is one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, boasting notable alumnae such as Madeline Albright, Nora Ephron, and Hillary Rodha..." More>>
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Amherst College
Amherst, MA
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Students Say: "With about 1,800 students, Amherst College “has a strong sense of community born of its small size” that goes hand-in-hand with an atmosphere that “encourages discussion and cooperation.” Many here ar..." More>>
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New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
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Students Say: "New College of Florida, a uniquely small and unconventional public institution, “provides challenging courses for highly self-motivated students who want a large amount of control over their academic ..." More>>
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Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
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Students Say: "Students at Claremont McKenna really love their school. With its “phenomenal academics,” “brilliant professors,” “amazing career services center,” and “perfect weather,” it’s no wonder CMC students ar..." More>>
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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
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Students Say: "This moderately sized elite academic establishment stays true to its Jesuit foundations by educating its students with the idea of “cura personalis,” or “care for the whole person.” The “well-informed..." More>>
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American University
Washington, DC
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School Says: "Founded in 1893, American University's 84-acre campus is located in the residential "Embassy Row" neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. Nestled among embassies and ambassadorial r..." More>>
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Warren Wilson College
Asheville, NC
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Students Say: "Warren Wilson’s unique approach to education is encapsulated in its “Triad program.” This distinctive curriculum combines academics with “work and service.” Though this program might demand more of yo..." More>>
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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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School Says: "A private university chartered in 1890, the University of Chicago quickly became a world leader in research. In addition, UChicago's coherent program of general education for undergraduates has been r..." More>>
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Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
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Students Say: "Macalester College in Minnesota is an academic powerhouse; it “opens myriad doors for students to work incredibly hard at what they love and, through research, explore avenues of interest they may not..." More>>
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Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
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Students Say: "Bard College is private, liberal arts institution located in the Hudson Valley that boasts a strong arts focus and a dedication to civic engagement locally, nationally, and worldwide in ways that “are..." More>>
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Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA
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Students Say: "There’s no one else doing what Bard College at Simon’s Rock is doing. The small, selective “early college” aims “to create a good experience for passionate younger students” through small class sizes,..." More>>
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
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Students Say: "One of the nation's most prestigious institutions, the United States Naval Academy provides undergraduates with the opportunity "to be among America's next generation of leaders, and to repres..." More>>
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University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
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Students Say: "The University of Maryland—College Park is a grand mix of “twenty-minute walks to class across one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, [an introduction] to high-level courses taught by the natio..." More>>
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Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
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Students Say: "The deep tradition of this all-male Virginia institution dates to 1775, and it is reflected in the idea that Hampden-Sydney is seen as “one of the best schools for a stepping stone to business, law an..." More>>
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Reed College
Portland, OR
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School Says: "Intellectual. Free-thinking. Rigorous. Laid back. Classical. Iconoclastic. Paradoxical. Liberal. College guides grapple to define the Reed College experience, but they all tend to agree on two points:..." More>>
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New York University
New York, NY
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School Says: "NYU is the largest private research university in America, yet retains a close-knit community that combines the intellectual atmosphere of a small- to medium-sized college with the myriad cultural off..." More>>
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