Are all liberal arts colleges private?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting my college search, and I'm curious to know if all liberal arts colleges are private institutions. Are there any public liberal arts colleges out there? If so, how do they compare to private liberal arts colleges in terms of education, campus culture, and financial support?

Hi there! It's great that you're starting your college search with such thoughtful questions. To answer your question, no, not all liberal arts colleges are private. There are a number of public liberal arts colleges out there. A notable example is the College of William & Mary in Virginia, which is a public institution with a liberal arts focus. While there are fewer public liberal arts colleges than private ones, they offer excellent education and can have a unique campus culture that is quite community-centered, just like private liberal arts colleges. In terms of financial support, public liberal arts colleges may offer lower tuition rates for in-state students, which can make them more affordable. Best of luck with your college search!