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Lifestyles & Consumer Interest

Rising costs and tighter credit may force some families to rethink sending their children to an exclusive liberal arts college. But here's good news: Your child can still attend a select school at an affordable price. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance takes you on a tour of the ten best values in liberal arts colleges for 2009.



Kiplinger’s ranks these colleges but on the quality and affordability of the education. Our top schools offer plenty of need-based aid, including scholarships and merit awards, making them options for many families. (Check out our methodology.) Here are our 10 best values. The slide show begins with the navigation bar to your right:

2008-2009 Top Ten Private Universities

2008-2009 Best Values in Public Colleges and Universities